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As Summer Temperatures Climb, Most Texas Prisons Aren’t Air-Conditioned

Jen Rice

Posted on June 11, 2019 · Out of 104 Texas Department of Criminal Justice facilities, 75 don’t have air-conditioned beds.

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How Harris County’s Federal Bail Lawsuit Spreads Beyond Houston

Jolie McCullough, Texas Tribune

Posted on October 2, 2017 · Texas counties are watching to see how Harris County's fight against court-ordered bail practices will affect them.

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Texas Lawmakers, Judges Push For Major Bail Reform

Christopher Connelly, KERA

Posted on March 10, 2017 · A major effort to overhaul the bail system in Texas was rolled out Thursday, and the reforms have some powerful backers.

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