Texas Department of Criminal Justice

Texas prisons now restrict books to stop drug smuggling, impacting inmates, families, and safety policies across the state.

First quarter 2026 saw 188 custodial deaths in TDCJ units, including natural causes, suicides, homicide, and pending cases under review.

Women at a Texas prison are turning fabric into hope, sewing quilts and pillowcases for foster children in need.

Inmates at Texas's Luther Unit learn welding, fabrication, and job skills at a stainless steel plant, offering hope and reducing recidivism.

This Texas prison in Amarillo has a factory that makes this much needed product.

Oklahoma Department of Corrections making changes with prison mail.

These are the 45 most wanted fugitives in March from the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Men with warrants in Lufkin and Henderson County are among the 46 fugitives wanted by Texas Department of Public Safety.