Texas Jail Project Through News Stories in 2024
December 31, 2024
Here’s a round-up of 2024 news featuring stories, interviews, op-eds, and essays from Texas Jail Project community members and staff.
Topics: Cash Bail, Covid-19, Custody Death, Jail Conditions, Medical, Mental Health, Pregnancy, Pretrial Policy, TCJS
Here’s a round-up of 2024 news featuring stories, interviews, op-eds, and essays from Texas Jail Project community members and staff. Find them all on our Stories page.
2024 News
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KXAN: Texas counties failed 800 times to report people for firearm background checks
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Defender Network: Critics argue Harris County Crime Data Dashboard misleads on bond policies, racial disparities
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Houston Chronicle: HPD hired a former jail guard who quit after allegations of abuse. Now, groups want reform
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Houston Public Media: Advocates urge Harris County DA’s office to address ‘potentially misleading’ crime data dashboard
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KERA News: ‘I need answers’: Mother of man who died in Tarrant custody criticizes lack of outside investigation
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KERA News: Private prison operator GEO Group wants $4M in Texas tax refunds, company tells state justices
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