Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Coverage of Texas Department of Criminal Justice in the Nexus archive.
- Pressure mounts on Texas to address brutal heat crisis in prison cells
Texas faces legal pressure to address extreme heat in prisons after a wrongful death lawsuit was filed by the family of Jason Wilson, who died in a 'brutally hot, un-airconditioned' cell at the Coffield unit in July 2024. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, which operates the prisons, is highlighted as the agency under scrutiny.
- Karmelo Anthony supporter reportedly fired as other backers face backlash over verdict remarks
Karmelo Anthony was sentenced to 35 years in prison for killing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf. Supporters, including a Texas parole supervisor and university professors, faced backlash for comments defending Anthony or criticizing the trial process.
- Live Video: Carbon monoxide detected at Bridgeport Correctional Center, inmates evacuated
The Bridgeport Correctional Center in Wise County was evacuated after high carbon monoxide levels were detected. No injuries were reported, and technicians are assessing the situation. A possible gas leak was mentioned, but the situation is under control, with inmates remaining at the facility for now.
- Texas prisoners face new book ban after hundreds test positive for synthetic drugs
Texas prisoners face a new book ban after hundreds tested positive for synthetic drugs. An administrative assistant at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's Wynne Unit in Huntsville scans mailed-in books for contraband.