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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.

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

Texas Department of Public Safety needs your help in finding 44 of the most wanted fugitives in Texas.

Texas DPS is looking for these armed and dangerous fugitives. Three are wanted in East Texas.