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PRESS RELEASE: Open Records Request show Sheriff and state agency violated the spirit of the law
Open Records Request show Sheriff and state agency violated the spirit of the law: Texas Jail Project Demands Accurate Accounting of… Read More
Legislative win for mental health services: Rider 56
Thanks to Texas Jail Project's advocacy, the state legislature passed two trail-blazing Riders in Senate Bill 1 during the 2025 legislative session. One of them, Rider 56: Appropriate Care Settings for Individuals with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness and Co-Occurring Conditions Study, will address the gap in care and housing for persons who no longer need hospital level care, but who are not yet ready for community placement. Read More
Tarrant County community members rally to demand justice for loved ones who died in custody
“It’s time for change. It’s time for people to hear our voices. We’re going to get louder and louder. They’re not going to… Read More
PRESS RELEASE: Texas Jail Project’s advocacy leads to unprecedented $1.5 million settlement in federal lawsuit against Smith County for overdetention of 102 Texans
Texas Jail Project’s advocacy leads to unprecedented $1.5 million settlement in federal lawsuit against Smith County for overdetention of 102… Read More
TJP Recap: Texas Commission on Jail Standards First Quarter Meeting 2026
On February 5, 2026, Texas Jail Project attended the first quarterly meeting of the Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) in Austin. TJP… Read More
Texas Jail Project Through News Stories in 2026
Here's a comprehensive round-up of 2026 news featuring stories, interviews, op-eds, and essays from Texas Jail Project community members and staff. Read More