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Non-Compliant Jail Reports

The Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) has four inspectors who are required to conduct at least a yearly inspection of the 241 county jails in our state to ensure that they are in compliance with the Texas Minimum Jail Standards as codified in the Texas Administrative Code, Title 37, Part 9. When jails are found to be out of compliance, the commission files a report which is used as the basis for inquiry at the quarterly hearings–attended by the Sheriffs–of the TCJS on the State Capitol.

These reports are also available on the TCJS website but only for a short time. Once they’re taken off, it takes an expensive FOIA request to acquire them. We are working on getting as many of these reports as possible. Our hope is to track the jails that are repeat offenders and find a pattern of neglect, abuse and/ deaths in custody.

Resolved Date County Violation Notes Download
Active 03/08/2023 Harris County (Special) Health Services
New Construction Rules
Supervision Of Inmates
Observation records for areas where inmates known to be assaultive, potentially suicidal, mentally ill, or who have demonstrated bizarre behavior are confined were routinely exceeded… read more View
Active 02/05/2023 Franklin County (Special) Admission
Life Safety Rules
Recreation And Exercise
Life safety training records failed to show that staff received required quarterly training. During the review of recreation logs, it was observed that staff are… read more View
Active 02/23/2023 Red River County Admission
Health Services
Life Safety Rules
Supervision Of Inmates
Documented 15 minute observations of an inmate restrained in the restraint chair were not conducted. Observations on inmates in areas where inmates known to be… read more View
Active 02/07/2023 Coryell County Health Services
During review of restraint logs, it was determined that staff exceeded the 15 minute observation checks required by jail standards by 1 to 10 minutes… read more View
Active 02/24/2023 Bosque County Health Services
Life Safety Rules
While reviewing the restraint chair usages this inspector learned that there was no log being utilized to document these instances While reviewing the air pack/… read more View
Active 01/24/2023 Ochiltree County Health Services
No documentation of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities History magistrate being notified within 12 hours, on 4 of the 19 inmates housed in the Ochiltree… read more View
Active 01/19/2023 Gonzales County Health Services
Life Safety Rules
Excess time between checks for inmate being restrained. Records indicated that not all staff received the necessary quarterly fire/scba training. On December 12, 2022, the… read more View
Active 02/06/2023 Donley County Health Services
Restraint logs indicated staff exceeded the required observation checks during use of the restraint chair. Staff are not filling out the screening form for suicide… read more View
Active 01/23/2023 Bowie County Admission
Supervision Of Inmates
People confined in a holding cell or detoxification cell exceeded the required 30 minute observation time Records reviewed revealed that staff routinely exceeded the required… read more View
Active 01/04/2023 Jim Hogg County Life Safety Rules
Supervision Of Inmates
Staffing records revealed that only one officer was provided for the direct inmate supervision on the night shift.  The facilities average daily population since September… read more View
Active 04/06/2022 Coryell County (Special) Health Services
Inmate reported being injured and requested medical care. Records show that it was over 24 hours before EMS was called. read more View
Active 01/10/2023 Wood County Health Services
It was discovered that improper medication was dispensed to a person, resulting in the person being transported to the hospital. During review of submitted complaints,… read more View
Active 01/12/2023 Grimes County Health Services
Restraint chair logs indicated staff exceeded the mandated observation checks on multiple occasions. read more View
Active 11/09/2022 Stonewall County Admission
Food Service
Health Services
Life Safety Rules
Records And Procedures
Recreation And Exercise
Jail staff are not filling out the 16.22 Screening Form for Suicide and Medical/Mental/Developmental Disabilities in its entirety. Jail staff failed to notify the magistrate… read more View
Active 01/10/2023 DeWitt County Health Services
Restraint chair logs indicated jail staff exceeded the mandated  observation checks on multiple occasions. read more View
Active 12/19/2022 Llano County Classification And Separation Of Inmates
New Construction Rules
Supervision Of Inmates
During the investigation of a complaint, it was discovered that men and women detainees were allowed in-person visits without supervision. During the investigation of a… read more View
Resolved 12/12/2022 Victoria County Health Services
Restraint chair logs indicated Victoria County Jail staff exceeded the mandated 15-minute observation checks on multiple occasions. read more View
Resolved 12/08/2022 Mitchell County Health Services
The inspection could not verify that in Mitchell County Jail medication was consistently administered to people [inmates] as ordered by the physician. read more View
Resolved 11/16/2022 Brazos County Supervision Of Inmates
During a serious incident that occurred on October 8, 2022, observation rounds were not conducted for over five (5) hours in Brazos County Jail. read more View
Resolved 10/05/2022 Harrison County Life Safety Rules
The fire panel at the Main Harrison County Jail had not been red-tagged since January 5, 2022, and the fire panel at the Annex Facility… read more View
Resolved 10/18/2022 Bailey County Health Services
On October 4, 2022, a person who was booked into Bailey County Jail did not receive a Suicide and Medical/Mental/Developmental Impairments Screening Form. The inspector… read more View
Resolved 10/05/2022 Limestone County Health Services
Limesone County Jail does not have and implement a written and approved plan for jail medical, mental, and dental services that include procedures for the… read more View
Resolved 09/28/2022 Coleman County Admission
Life Safety Rules
Supervision Of Inmates
Fire prevention inspection has not been conducted by staff since April 12, 2021. The local fire official had not inspected the facility since September 2021… read more View
Resolved 09/26/2022 Maverick County Classification And Separation Of Inmates
Health Services
Life Safety Rules
Supervision Of Inmates
Life Safety During the inspection of the fire panel, it was discovered that the system was indicating a troubling alarm. Repairs are estimated to be… read more View
Active 12/19/2022 Harris County (Special) Health Services
Custodial death investigation shows insulin not reviewed, ordered, and provided once the person was housed. Custodial death investigation shows blood pressure medication not filler or… read more View
Resolved 08/29/2022 Childress County Discipline And Grievances
Food Service
Health Services
Sanitation
Supervision Of Inmates
Restraint logs showed staff exceeded the 15 minute required observation checks of people in restraints by 1 to 15 minutes on multiple occasions. Technical assistance… read more View
Active 08/31/2022 Runnels County Admission
Food Service
Health Services
Life Safety Rules
Supervision Of Inmates
Face-to-face observations in areas were people were known to be at risk of suicide, assault, mental illness, or behavioral issues were confined were exceeded by… read more View
Resolved 09/06/2022 Dallas County (Special) Supervision Of Inmates
A review of video after a custody death revealed that observation rounds were not conducted as required. Technical assistance provided. read more View
Resolved 09/06/2022 Gregg County Health Services
Life Safety Rules
Medications were not being distributed in accordance with written instructions from a physician, according to a review of Medication Administration Records. TA provided. Fire alarm… read more View
Resolved 09/06/2022 Moore County (Special) Admission
A review of video after a custody death revealed that while the person who died was in a holding cell, he was not observed multiple… read more View
Resolved 09/12/2022 Camp County Classification And Separation Of Inmates
Health Services
New Construction Rules
Jail staff on multiple occasions failed to notify the magistrate within 12 hours (in accordance with CCP 16.22) when warranted by positive returns on the… read more View
Resolved 09/19/2022 Cass County (Special) New Construction Rules
Video reviewed from the August 29, 2022 escape revealed that the facility security was breached when 3 interior doors were left unsecured. Once able to… read more View
Active 09/07/2022 Harris County (Special) Admission
New Construction Rules
64 individuals remained in holding cells exceeding 48 hours One individual in holding and booking area for longer than 99 hours Lack of access to… read more View
Resolved 07/21/2022 Archer County Health Services
Life Safety Rules
Supervision Of Inmates
Fire panel was found to be in trouble mode. The contractor was unable to repair. Technical assistance provided. No approved Tuberculosis Plan with The Department… read more View
Resolved 08/15/2022 Erath County Health Services
Jail staff on multiple occasions failed to notify the magistrate within 12 hours of 16.22  Screening Form for Suicide and Medical/Mental/Developmental Disabilities. Jail staff on… read more View
Resolved 08/11/2022 Eastland County Food Service
Health Services
Services And Activities
Observations checks of people restrained with the WRAP System were not conducted within the required 15 minute time window. Technical assistance provided. Three employees working… read more View
Resolved 07/12/2022 Hardin County Food Service
Life Safety Rules
Sanitation
Supervision Of Inmates
In November 2021, lighting struck the fire panel system and affected all intercoms in all cells at the jail. There is currently no 2 way… read more View
Resolved 07/20/2022 Trinity County Food Service
New Construction Rules
Over capacity in multiple occupancy cells. Only serves two meals without supplemental food service. Both deficiencies were identified as part of investigations into submitted complaints. read more View
Resolved 07/20/2022 Wilbarger County Admission
Health Services
Life Safety Rules
Supervision Of Inmates
Life safety training for staff was not conducted in the 2nd quarter 2022. Fire inspection is two months overdue. Weekly tests of the facility generator… read more View
Resolved 07/19/2022 Medina County Classification And Separation Of Inmates
During a custodial death review, there was no documented reassessments of a person confined to a “violent” cell. Person was confined in the cell for… read more View
Resolved 07/19/2022 Edwards County Admission
Life Safety Rules
New Construction Rules
Records And Procedures
Sanitation
Services And Activities
On several months the facility was over capacity. It was determined that jail administration was including the number of people housed at other agencies. Quarterly… read more View
Resolved 07/06/2022 Freestone County Classification And Separation Of Inmates
Health Services
Life Safety Rules
Jail staff are not filling out Screening Form for Suicide and Medical/Mental/Developmental Impairments in its entirety. Required 30-90 day classification reassessments are not being conducted.… read more View
Resolved 07/20/2022 Leon County Classification And Separation Of Inmates
New Construction Rules
Supervision Of Inmates
During investigation of an overcrowding complaint, it was discovered 9 people were housed in a cell meant not to exceed 8 people. Women were housed… read more View
Resolved 07/19/2022 Shelby County Life Safety Rules
Supervision Of Inmates
Jailer operating without TCOLE Jailer License. The jailer was on duty and actively supervising people at the time of inspection. The facility fire alarm panel… read more View
Resolved 07/19/2022 Tyler County Sanitation
Supervision Of Inmates
During a review of an escape, it was discovered jail staff failed to perform observation checks for several hours. read more View
Resolved 07/12/2022 Hidalgo County New Construction Rules
While reviewing the response to a complaint, it was discovered that a person had remained in a holding cell from May 27, 2022 until June… read more View
Resolved 06/15/2022 Cooke County (Special) Supervision Of Inmates
A review of video submitted after a custodial death revealed that observation rounds were not conducted in accordance with minimum jail standards. read more View
Resolved 06/10/2022 Liberty County (Special) Clothing Personal Hygiene And Bedding
New Construction Rules
During the investigation of complaint 8005, it was discovered that an inmate had been housed in booking for over 48 hours; at least six days… read more View
Resolved 05/02/2022 Liberty County New Construction Rules
A review of documentation received revealed Liberty County had been housing inmates over their rated capacity 23 days in April, to include continuously since April… read more View
Resolved 04/18/2022 Kleberg County (Special) Sanitation
Facility is currently in non-compliance for sanitation issues based on their November 2021 Comprehensive Inspection. During an unannounced visit this date, the inspection team noted… read more View
Resolved 04/25/2022 Bowie County (Special) Supervision Of Inmates
A review of video submitted after an escape revealed that while rounds were conducted as mandated by minimum jail standards, face-to-face observations were not conducted.… read more View
Resolved 04/20/2022 Smith County - Remedial Order A remedial order was issued to Smith County on April 20, 2022 by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards after repeated non-compliance and failure of… read more View
Resolved 03/13/2022 Denton County Life Safety Rules
Supervision Of Inmates
  Video documentation reviewed, shows that staff failed to conduct a proper face-to-face observation of an inmate in Holding 1. Staff merely scanned the electronic… read more View
Resolved 03/22/2022 Smith County Classification And Separation Of Inmates
Clothing Personal Hygiene And Bedding
Health Services
New Construction Rules
Supervision Of Inmates
People held in holding cells more than 48 hours; deficiencies noted in February 25, 2022 special inspection still existed during comprehensive inspection Documented reviews of… read more View
Resolved 03/15/2022 Falls County Supervision Of Inmates
Multiple face-to-face observations were not performed by jailers no less than once every 60 minutes as required. In some instances, anywhere between 1 and 78… read more View
Resolved 03/16/2022 Bosque County Supervision Of Inmates
Multiple face-to-face observations were not performed by jailers no less than once every 60 minutes as required. In some instances, anywhere between 1 and 31… read more View
Resolved 02/07/2022 Van Zandt County Health Services
Supervision Of Inmates
Medications are not being distributed in accordance with written instructions from a physician Staff failed to notify the magistrate within 12 hours as required by… read more View
Resolved 01/26/2022 Victoria County Health Services
Restraint chair logs indicated jailers exceeded the mandated 15 minute observations checks from anywhere between 1 – 14 minutes on multiple occasions read more View
Resolved 02/09/2022 Rains County Admission
Health Services
Supervision Of Inmates
Observations of people in holding cells are not conducted within the 30 minute intervals. Jailers are only conducting 60 minute face to face observations throughout… read more View
Resolved 02/16/2022 Uvalde County Discipline And Grievances
Could not produce documentation indicating people were provided a written 15 day interim grievance response and a written final grievance response within 60 days read more View
Resolved 12/07/2021 Yoakum County Admission
Life Safety Rules
Supervision Of Inmates
Quarterly fire safety training was not completed for 1 jailer, and 4 other jailers had not received training during one or two quarters of the… read more View
Resolved 03/03/2022 Smith County (Special) New Construction Rules
Jail staff placed a person in a holding cell upon intake and remained in the holding cell for approximately 192 hours read more View
Resolved 02/18/2022 Smith County (Special) Health Services
Life Safety Rules
Documentation reviewed and received failed to show that all staff received training during 2nd and 3rd quarter of 2021. (During the June 2021 annual inspection,… read more View
Resolved 02/14/2022 Dallas County Clothing Personal Hygiene And Bedding
Sanitation
Supervision Of Inmates
During a walkthrough of the intake holdover housing area, documented observation logs of suicidal people were found to be incorrectly documented when compared to video… read more View
Resolved 01/19/2022 Ector County Health Services
A review of restraint chair logs indicated staff exceeded the required 15 minute observation checks by anywhere from 1 to 15 minutes on multiple occasions read more View
Resolved 01/26/2022 Fannin County (P) Supervision Of Inmates
During review of staff licensing, it was determined that 23 staff members appointed as temporary jailers were not registered for a basic licensing course on… read more View
Resolved 01/15/2022 Nacogdoches County (Special) New Construction Rules
Exceeded rated housing capacity on multiple days: January 11, 12, 13, 2022 read more View
Resolved 01/19/2022 Hudspeth County New Construction Rules
Sanitation
Jail does not meet the acceptable level of cleanliness and sanitation required by minimum standards No two way voice communication (intercoms) in A tank, D… read more View
Resolved 01/03/2022 Fisher County Health Services
Staff had not been received Suicide Prevention Training during 2021 as required by the Fisher County Mental Disabilities/Suicide Prevention Operational Plan. This was a deficiency… read more View
Resolved 01/05/2022 Jim Hogg County Discipline And Grievances
Health Services
New Construction Rules
Incarcerated people were held in holding cells for more than 48 hours Jail staff had not received Suicide Prevention Training in the last 12 months… read more View
Resolved 01/04/2022 Live Oak County Life Safety Rules
Fire panel malfunctioning Fire Marshall Inspection past due by sixteen months read more View
Resolved 12/17/2021 Marion County Health Services
Supervision Of Inmates
Jail staff failed to notify magistrate of 16.22 screenings for Suicide/Medical/Mental/Developmental Impairments Jail staff are not filling out the 16.22 screening forms in their entirety.… read more View
Resolved 12/07/2021 Cameron County Health Services
Life Safety Rules
Sanitation
  Could not provide documentation indicating that all jail employees received 2 hours of suicide prevention training as detailed in their Suicide Prevention/Mental Disabilities Operational… read more View
Resolved 12/01/2021 Goliad County Health Services
Jail staff exceeded the required 15 minute observation minimum requirements for people in restraints from anywhere between 1 and 23 minutes Jail staff had not… read more View
Resolved 11/30/2021 Kleberg County Recreation And Exercise
Sanitation
Jail facility lacked an acceptable level of cleanliness and sanitation at time of inspection; including areas noted as technical assistance during last inspection Unable to… read more View
Resolved 12/17/2021 Swisher County Life Safety Rules
Supervision Of Inmates
Overdue fire marshal inspection No life safety equipment training in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd quarters of 2021 Malfunctioning alert signals and two-way communications technology in… read more View
Resolved 12/10/2021 Winkler County Health Services
Mental disabilities and suicide prevention training was not conducted for 12 of 16 jailers during 2021. Training was last completed for the 12 jailers in… read more View
Resolved 11/09/2021 Jack County Health Services
On multiple occasions, staff failed to notify magistrates within 12 hours of 16.22 intake screenings for those known to be or observed to have a… read more View
Resolved 12/02/2021 Cass County Recreation And Exercise
Staff failed to show that incarcerated people were allowed supervised recreation at least three days per week. Repeat deficiency. read more View
Resolved 11/15/2021 Harris County Sanitation
Supervision Of Inmates
Face to face observations were not performed by jailers no less than once every 60 minutes as required. In some instance, 90-144 minutes passed between… read more View
Resolved 11/23/2021 Zapata County Supervision Of Inmates
Nine (9) jailers did not have either a permanent or temporary TCOLE issued jailers license at time of inspection read more View
Resolved 11/10/2021 Hidalgo County Health Services
Recreation And Exercise
Medications are not being distributed in accordance with written instructions from prescribing physician Documentation failed to indicate people in jail were allowed one hour of… read more View
Active 10/25/2021 Coryell County (Special) New Construction Rules
Coryell county continues to house incarcerated people over their rated capacity for multiple days read more View
Resolved 10/15/2021 Dickens County Health Services
Staff are not completing the screening form for medical/mental/developmental disabilities in its entirety. read more View
Resolved 10/07/2021 Howard County Health Services
Life Safety Rules
Sanitation
Fire inspection was 34 days overdue Restraint chair documentation revealed staff failed the required 15-minute observation checks on multiple occasions Living areas for incarcerated people… read more View
Resolved 10/06/2021 Red River County Health Services
Recreation And Exercise
Review of Medication Administration Records indicated medications were NOT distributed in accordance with written instructions from a physician Documentation failed to show incarcerated people were… read more View
Resolved 09/27/2021 Terrell County Food Service
Health Services
Life Safety Rules
Sanitation
Fire drills and emergency training were not conducted during the last 12 months Fire inspection was not done in last 12 months Air pack training… read more View
Resolved 06/03/2021 Bee county Classification And Separation Of Inmates
New Construction Rules
Recreation And Exercise
Initial custody assessment (screening) was not consistently conducted within 48 hours of a person entering holding Custody reassessments were not consistently conducted within 30-90 days… read more View
Resolved 06/14/2021 Nueces county Classification And Separation Of Inmates
New Construction Rules
Recreation And Exercise
Several people were being held in holding cells for more than 48 hours People housed in Pod 4R were not provided access to a day… read more View
Resolved 06/21/2021 Smith county Admission
Clothing Personal Hygiene And Bedding
Discipline And Grievances
Life Safety Rules
In a review of defendant files, multiple property records were blank or missing required signatures from the receiving officer and the defendant Incarcerated people were… read more View
Resolved 06/01/2021 Willacy County (Re-Inspection) Sanitation
Upon re-inspection, there are still concerns with maintenance and sanitation including water in holding cells, water pressure in housing cells, and two shower panels that… read more View
Resolved 06/07/2021 Llano County Health Services
Jailers did not conduct 15 minute face-to-face observations on people in restraints read more View
Resolved 05/21/2021 Kinney County Classification And Separation Of Inmates
Health Services
Recreation And Exercise
Jail administration couldn’t provide suicide training rosters upon request. It could not be verified suicide prevention training was provided in accordance with the approved mental… read more View
Resolved 05/26/2021 Travis County Recreation And Exercise
Incarcerated people were denied one hour of supervised recreation at least three days a week. Documentation did not indicate times, dates, duration, or refusals on… read more View
Resolved 05/24/2021 McCulloch County Life Safety Rules
Supervision Of Inmates
Face to face observations were not performed at least every 30 minutes in areas with people known to be potentially suicidal or in crisis Fire… read more View
Resolved 05/19/2021 Cooke County Classification And Separation Of Inmates
Food Service
Minimum and maximum custody level people were being housed together due to classification errors Incarcerated workers in the kitchen were being forced to work without… read more View
Resolved 04/27/2021 Freestone County Classification And Separation Of Inmates
Health Services
Supervision Of Inmates
Internal audit of classification practices was not conducted Jail staff are not filling out the Screening Form for Suicide and Medical/Mental/Developmental Impairments in its entirety… read more View
Resolved 04/14/2021 Coryell County (Special) New Construction Rules
Coryell county has been housing incarcerated people over capacity for 7 (seven) days read more View
Resolved 04/21/2021 Johnson (P) County Jail Supervision Of Inmates
In the course of a custody death review, it was found that 7 jailers working on the date of the death did not have a… read more View
Resolved 04/08/2021 Dimmit County Health Services
Jail staff are not consistently notifying magistrate or Mental Health within 12 hours as required by article 16.22 Jailers did not conduct 15 minute face-to-face… read more View
Resolved 04/05/2021 Duval County Health Services
Life Safety Rules
Supervision Of Inmates
Jailers did not document face-to-face observations of people in restraints Jailers exceeded the 30 minute face to face observations in areas where people are known… read more View
Resolved 04/12/2021 Erath County Life Safety Rules
Broken pipe and other deficiencies in fire panel read more View
Resolved 04/12/2021 Zavala County Health Services
Supervision Of Inmates
Medication was not consistently administered to incarcerated people as ordered by physicians Jailers exceeded 15 minute face to face observations of people in restraints Jailers… read more View
Resolved 04/14/2021 Coryell County New Construction Rules
Coryell county had been housing incarcerated people over their rated capacity for 7 days read more View
Resolved 01/29/2021 Sutton County Health Services
The administration could not provide training documentation rosters indicating that suicide prevention training was provided to jailers in accordance with the approved operational plan. read more View
Resolved 01/04/2021 Hale County Health Services
During the previous nine months, jail staff have been notifying the Magistrate of inmates with possible mental health indicators on a weekly basis. Notifications to… read more View
Resolved 02/25/2021 Hill County Discipline And Grievances
Disciplinary restrictions were placed without a signed waiver or appearing before a disciplinary board. read more View
Resolved 03/01/2021 Angelina County Health Services
Medications were not distributed in accordance with written instructions from a physician. Restraint logs indicated jailers exceeded 15 minute observation checks on multiple occasions. read more View
Resolved 03/04/2021 Terry County Health Services
Supervision Of Inmates
Jailers failed to notify magistrate, Local Mental Health Authority, or LIDDA of information for each person submitted for CCQ/IDD system checks Jailers exceeded 30 minute… read more View
Resolved 02/08/2021 Dallas County Classification And Separation Of Inmates
Clothing Personal Hygiene And Bedding
Services And Activities
Classification reassessments exceeded the required 30-90 day reassessment window on multiple occasions. Indigent people in the jail were held over 48 hours without receiving required… read more View
Resolved 03/02/2021 Kimble County Health Services
The inmate medication log/MARS forms demonstrated that jailers are not administering medication as ordered by the prescribing physician Couldn’t verify that suicide prevention training has… read more View
Resolved 03/03/2021 Shelby County Health Services
Medications were not distributed in accordance with written instructions from physician. read more View
Resolved 03/04/2021 Nacogdoches County Health Services
Medications were not distributed in accordance with written instructions from physician. Restraint logs indicated jailers exceeded required 15 minute observation checks on multiple occasions. read more View
Resolved 03/11/2021 Palo Pinto County Discipline And Grievances
Life Safety Rules
Jailers were using disciplinary separation for minor infractions exceeding 15 to 30 days on a regular basis Facility generator was not tested at least once… read more View
Resolved 03/08/2021 Tarrant County Classification And Separation Of Inmates
At least 140 people in disciplinary separation were not given 1 hour of dayroom time as required. This occurred on 93 separate days in a… read more View
Resolved 03/17/2021 Wilbarger County Classification And Separation Of Inmates
Health Services
Reviews of people in separation were not conducted every 30 days. Medications are not distributed in accordance with instructions from physician. People were denied at… read more View
Resolved 03/15/2021 Archer County Classification And Separation Of Inmates
Reassessments are not being conducted following disciplinary actions. Staff who have not completed the required 4 hours of classification training are performing classification duties. read more View
Resolved 03/16/2021 Young County Classification And Separation Of Inmates
Health Services
Recreation And Exercise
Jailers were performing classification duties without having completed 4 hours of required training. Medications are not distributed in accordance with written instructions from physician. Jailers… read more View
Resolved 03/22/2021 Hale County (Special) New Construction Rules
Facility security was breached when 4 doors were left unsecured allowing somebody to walk out of the jail. read more View
Resolved 01/25/2021 VanZandt County Food Service
Health Services
A review of restraint chair logs indicated staff exceeded the required 15 minute observation checks on multiple occasions. read more View
Resolved 12/18/2020 Marion County Classification And Separation Of Inmates
Recreation And Exercise
Staff who have not completed the required four hours of classification training are performing classification duties. An annual audit of the classification system was not… read more View
Resolved 01/05/2021 Hudspeth County Classification And Separation Of Inmates
Discipline And Grievances
Health Services
Life Safety Rules
New Construction Rules
The inspector was unable to verify that suicide prevention training was conducted in accordance with the approved operational plan. None of the intercoms on the… read more View
Resolved 01/06/2021 Presidio County Discipline And Grievances
Inspector could not verify that inmates were provided at least 24 hours written notice before signing the inmate waiver or sanctions were administered for claimed… read more View
Resolved 12/16/2020 Harrison County Health Services
Supervision Of Inmates
Restraint chair violation Meds not distributed according to doctor orders Lack of face-to-face observations read more View
Resolved 12/04/2020 Harris County Supervision Of Inmates
Failed to perform observation checks of 60 minutes for the general population and 30 for potentially suicidal inmates read more View
Resolved 12/16/2020 Uvalde County Health Services
New Construction Rules
Supervision Of Inmates
Inmates held in holding cells over 48 hours Restraint chair abuse – failed to document observations Inmate grievance violations read more View
Resolved 10/13/2020 Walker County Health Services
Restraint chair violations – exceeding 15 minute observation periods read more View
Resolved 12/11/2020 Willacy County Life Safety Rules
Sanitation
Preventative maintenance – unskilled workers performing repairs Fire panel outdated read more View
Resolved 12/16/2020 Brazoria County (Special) Food Service
Health Services
Recreation And Exercise
Texas Jail Project coordinated with the pregnant person to file this complaint  to TCJS which initiated this inspection where there was a failure to follow… read more View
Resolved 11/18/2020 Bowie (P) County Classification And Separation Of Inmates
Discipline And Grievances
Privatized jail run by La Salle continues to have issues with jailer trainings leading to other issues with inmate care. Jailers not completing training Classification… read more View
Resolved 12/08/2020 Falls County (Special) Services And Activities
Long history of violations with Falls county starting from severe overcrowding of transport prisoners back in 2018 which TJP reported to TCJS thanks to a… read more View
Resolved 11/19/2020 Cass County Classification And Separation Of Inmates
Health Services
Life Safety Rules
Recreation And Exercise
Several safety violations including fire alarms, generators and lack of classification training for jailers. But the violations that caught our eye are restraint chair observation… read more View
Resolved 11/25/2020 Swisher County Classification And Separation Of Inmates
Life Safety Rules
Fire marshal’s inspection overdue by 14 months Multiple classification/housing violations read more View
Resolved 11/23/2020 Castro County Admission
Life Safety Rules
Fire marshal inspection was overdue by 7 months 30 minute face to face observations in Holding and Detox cells continuously exceeded minimum standards by 10… read more View
Resolved 11/20/2020 Hopkins County (Special) New Construction Rules
Inmates were being held in holding cells for more than 48 hours which is against the regulations. *16 inmates in a cell with a capacity… read more View
Resolved 11/09/2020 Montague County Health Services
Recreation And Exercise
Detention officers, not supervisory or medical are making the decision to restrain in the emergency restraint chair. Restraint chair logs indicate that observation checks are… read more View
Resolved 10/15/2020 Cherokee County Classification And Separation Of Inmates
Recreation And Exercise
Sanitation
Overuse of solitary. Classification errors. Maintenance issues. Recreation not given. read more View
Resolved 10/20/2020 Gray County Discipline And Grievances
Health Services
Life Safety Rules
Restraint chair observations exceeded by 15 minutes minimum standard. Staff not receiving mandated training. read more View
Resolved 10/21/2020 Freestone County Re-Inspect Health Services
Recreation And Exercise
Incomplete mental health screening forms. Lack of recreation. read more View
Resolved 09/25/2020 Dickens County Life Safety Rules
No documentation to prove that jailers had received life safety training. read more View
Resolved 10/05/2020 Delta County Life Safety Rules
No supporting documentation that life safety training was conducted. read more View
Resolved 10/07/2020 Red River County Health Services
Life Safety Rules
Issues with magistrate notification in mental health screening forms. read more View
Resolved 10/14/2020 San Jacinto County Food Service
Recreation And Exercise
No recreation and unsupervised food prep. read more View
Resolved Walker County Health Services
Violations included misuse of restraint chair and exceeding observation time while someone was confined in the restraint chair. read more View
Resolved 09/24/2020 Dallam-Hartley County Life Safety Rules
Not all staff were trained in life safety and emergency procedures for the fourth quarter of FY 2019 as required. read more View
Resolved 09/29/2020 Crosby County Health Services
Supervision Of Inmates
Suicide training was last conducted in November 2018. The Mental Health Operational Plan states staff will receive 4 hours of suicide training annually. read more View
Resolved 09/25/2020 Starr County Health Services
Face-to-face observations were not conducted within 15 minutes as required read more View
Resolved 08/18/2020 Williamson County (Special) Recreation And Exercise
Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody indicted in Javier Ambler case https://www.statesman.com/news/20200928/williamson-county-sheriff-robert-chody-indicted-in-javier-ambler-case read more View
Resolved 09/10/2020 Crockett County Food Service
Health Services
Life Safety Rules
Recreation And Exercise
Supervision Of Inmates
This inspector was unable to verify quarterly fire drill training for the last quarter of 2019. The documentation provided for review did not demonstrate that… read more View
Resolved 09/23/2020 Sherman County Admission
Recreation And Exercise
During the review of recreation documentation, it was determined inmates are not receiving 1 hour of recreation 3 days per week as required by minimum… read more View
Resolved 09/09/2020 Terrell County New Construction Rules
The cell doors do not operate as designed. The cell doors cannot be locked or unlocked from a remote location as required by minimum jail standards. read more View
Resolved 07/21/2020 Midland County (Re-inspection) Sanitation
While conducting the walk-through of the facility, the following maintenance issues were identified: Tent • No water pressure front 3 sinks. • Toilet/Sink Combo #3… read more View
Resolved 06/02/2020 Coryell County Health Services
While reviewing inmate medical files, it was determined that an inmate did not have multiple medications reviewed as soon as possible as stated on the Screening… read more View
Resolved 05/28/2020 Angelina County Health Services
Supervision Of Inmates
During the inspection and after reviewing video evidence, it was determined that jail staff exceeded restraint observations from 1 minute up to 10 minutes. Restraint… read more View
Resolved 05/18/2020 Zavala County Health Services
“The approved Suicide Prevention Plan states that jailers will be provided 80 hours of training on suicide prevention. The administration has never provided training/supplemental training… read more View
Resolved 05/11/2020 Haskell (P) Health Services
“…Continuity of Care (CCQ) reports needed to complete the mental disabilities/suicide prevention screening instrument are not being generated timely enough to properly assess each inmate… read more View
Resolved 05/08/2020 Freestone County Health Services
Life Safety Rules
Recreation And Exercise
Highlights: Jail staff are not filling out the Screening Form for Suicide and Medical/Mental/Developmental Impairments in its entirety Only a pharmacist reviewing medications Inmates not… read more View
Resolved 05/11/2020 Falls County Classification And Separation Of Inmates
Life Safety Rules
Supervision Of Inmates
This is the same county that was found non-compliant last year for intentionally overcrowding their jail with contract inmates and transport prisoners. That inspection led… read more View
Resolved 05/22/2020 Liberty County (P) Geo Classification And Separation Of Inmates
Health Services
Life Safety Rules
Sanitation
Highlights: “While reviewing inmate medical files, it was observed that an inmate did not have medication levels checked per the physician’s orders. Not following a… read more View
Resolved 05/20/2020 Maverick County Classification And Separation Of Inmates
Discipline And Grievances
Health Services
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Resolved 05/21/2020 Menard County Admission
Health Services
Supervision Of Inmates
The Suicide Screening Form was not completed on the inmate who committed suicide by hanging on May 16, 2020. Shockingly, no news can be found… read more View
Resolved 05/14/2020 Smith County Food Service
Recreation And Exercise
During all three days of the inspection, this inspector observed inmate workers, under the supervision of contract food service staff, utilizing portioned utensils less than… read more View
Resolved 05/06/2020 Matagorda Classification And Separation Of Inmates
Health Services
Reassessments were not conducted within 30-90 days as required by minimum jail standards thus affecting classifcations. The administration was unable to provide training rosters or… read more View
Resolved 05/04/2020 Shelby County Health Services
Sanitation
Screening form for Suicide and Medical/Mental/Developmental Impairments is not being properly filled out by jail staff and also notifications are being made as required. During… read more View
Resolved 04/29/2020 Zavala (Special) New Construction Rules
Work Assignments
This inspector investigated two separate escapes within 9 days in March 2020. In the first she found, ” gates were left unsecured allowing an inmate… read more View
Resolved 04/08/2020 Johnson (P) (Special) Health Services
After reviewing medical documentation, it was determined that the blood pressure checks were not performed daily for 2 weeks as ordered by the physician. read more View
Resolved 04/08/2020 Jefferson (Special) Admission
New Construction Rules
Inmate Navarro was in holding from February 21, 2020 at 1852 hours until February 24, 2020 at 0245 hours Review of video provided revealed observation… read more View
Resolved 04/08/2020 Johnson (P) (Special) Health Services
After reviewing medical documentation, it was determined that the blood pressure checks were not performed daily for 2 weeks as ordered by the physician. read more View
Resolved 04/23/2020 Matagorda (Special) Health Services
After reviewing the screening form for suicide and medical/mental /developmental impairments and the Texas Uniform Health Status Update (TUHSU) form provided by Galveston County, it… read more View
Resolved 02/05/2020 Willacy County Special Supervision Of Inmates
After reviewing submitted documentation and video evidence in conjunction with selfreporting by jail administration, it was determined that face-to-face observations were either conducted late or… read more View
Resolved 02/12/2020 Midland County Sanitation
While conducting the walk-through of the facility, the following maintenance issues were identified: G Block – Mop sink clogged and no water available from faucet.… read more View
Resolved 01/06/2020 Hunt County Construction Approval Rules
Sanitation
The generator at the annex was identified as having load transfer time greater than the 10 seconds allowed by NFPA Code 110. Transfer time was… read more View
Resolved 01/22/2020 Maverick County (P) Geo Re-inspection Classification And Separation Of Inmates
Supervision Of Inmates
The Inspector could not verify that prisoners have been reassessed or reclassified since March of 2019. This inspector could not verify that the staff has… read more View
Resolved 01/23/2020 Bosque County Life Safety Rules
After reviewing all life safety documentation, it was determined that the 3rd Quarter 2019 Life Safety/Fire Drill/SCBA training was not completed for all jail personnel… read more View
Resolved 12/31/2019 Gregg County Special Supervision Of Inmates
Documentation and video received and reviewed as well as self reporting by facility administration revealed that while rounds were conducted, face to face observations were… read more View
Resolved 01/14/2020 Victoria County Health Services
While reviewing the inmate Medication Administration Records (MARS) forms, the inspection team was unable to verify that the medical staff is distributing all medications in… read more View
Resolved 01/09/2020 Fannin (P) LaSalle Health Services
Sanitation
During the inspection, it was determined that medical staff was not properly documenting the dispensing of prescribed medications. During a walk-through of the main jail,… read more View
Resolved 01/09/2020 Grayson County Health Services
While reviewing MAR sheets, the inspection team determined that medical staff were not distributing medications as ordered by a physician. While reviewing MAR sheets, the… read more View
Resolved 01/14/2020 Jasper County Health Services
While reviewing inmate medical files, it was determined that an inmate had not had their medication reviewed or verified from the date of booking (8/31/2019)… read more View
Resolved 01/13/2020 San Augustine County Sanitation
During a walk-through of the jail, it was determined that the control board is falsely indicating certain facility doors are secured when they are unsecured… read more View
Resolved 07/24/2019 Red River County Special Health Services
After reviewing medical documentation, it was determined that medications prescribed after a hospital visit were only administered for three days with no indication that the… read more View
Resolved 09/26/2018 Red River County Admission
Life Safety Rules
Supervision Of Inmates
After reviewing the logs for training of emergency situations and evacuation drills and the location and use of equipment, it was determined that newly hired… read more View
Resolved 09/17/2019 Red River County Health Services
Sanitation
The magistrate was being notified; however, the magistrate notification form was filled out incorrectly and did not advise the magistrate of the indicators documented on… read more View
Resolved 10/03/2018 Reeves County Supervision Of Inmates
After reviewing both documentation and video evidence provided by county officials, it was determined that two, face-to-face observations exceeded 60 minutes. The observations conducted at… read more View
Resolved 06/13/2017 San Patricio County Special Health Services
A death in custody that could have been prevented by compliance with the Jail Commission’s rules. The report notes, “During the review of a death… read more View
Resolved 03/18/2018 San Saba County Health Services
Sanitation
The facilities Mental Disabilities/Suicide Prevention Plan indicates that jailers are to receive training on suicide prevention upon employment and bi-annually. No jailers received suicide prevention… read more View
Resolved 06/19/2019 Shackelford County Classification And Separation Of Inmates
Life Safety Rules
The fire drill and air pack training was not conducted during the 4th quarter of 2018. The fire marshal inspection was last conducted on April… read more View
Resolved 01/03/2019 Shelby County Supervision Of Inmates
After reviewing documentation and video evidence in conjunction with self-reporting by facility administration, it was determined that the inmate worker was not observed no less… read more View
Resolved 05/18/2018 Starr County Special Supervision Of Inmates
After reviewing video evidence provided by Starr Co. officials, it was determined that the 30 minute face-to-face observations of inmates in areas where inmates are… read more View
Resolved 12/03/2018 Sutton County Classification And Separation Of Inmates
Food Service
Health Services
Supervision Of Inmates
While reviewing licensing, it was determined that 4 of the 5 jailers have not received the four (4) hours of Objective Jail Classification training as… read more View
Resolved 05/04/2017 Sutton County
Resolved 12/02/2019 Harrison County Health Services
During the walk-through, this inspector received an inmate complaint regarding medical care. After review of the inmate medical file, it was determined that an inmate… read more View
Resolved 12/03/2019 Hudspeth County Admission
Life Safety Rules
New Construction Rules
Cell doors within the facility were unable to be operated remotely as designed. During the inspector initiated fire drill, the smoke management system failed to… read more View
Resolved 10/04/2018 Swisher County Admission
Health Services
During the review of 30 minute face to face observations in holding and detox, it was determined staff exceed the required checks by one minute… read more View
Resolved 03/14/2019 Taylor County Special Supervision Of Inmates
Information received and documentation reviewed by the Commission revealed that 30 minute face-to-face observations of inmates were completed. However, video evidence proved that on two… read more View
Resolved 03/18/2019 Terry County Admission
During the review of the face to face observations of inmates in holding, it was determined staff exceeded the required 30 minutes by 1 minute… read more View
Resolved 10/16/2018 Tyler County Reinspection Health Services
Sanitation
A review of inmate medical files determined staff failed to notify the magistrate as required by CCP 16.22 and the intake screening instrument. Further review… read more View
Resolved 12/20/2018 Tyler County Reinspection Failed Health Services
A review of inmate medical files determined staff failed to notify the magistrate as required by CCP 16.22 and the Screening Form for Suicide and… read more View
Resolved 04/18/2018 Tyler County Classification And Separation Of Inmates
Food Service
Health Services
Life Safety Rules
New Construction Rules
Sanitation
Supervision Of Inmates
The jail staff was observed retrieving facility keys from a desk drawer in the booking area. The jailer stated that the keys were kept there… read more View
Resolved 11/22/2017 Tyler County Special Health Services
Supervision Of Inmates
After a review of documentation submitted as well as video evidence, it was determined that there were no face-to-face observations documented on November 13, 2017… read more View
Resolved 05/23/2017 Wilson County Admission
Discipline And Grievances
Food Service
Life Safety Rules
Supervision Of Inmates
A Fire Alarm Deficiency Notification Report from Simplex Grinnell indicated that two (2) batteries needed to be replaced and three (3) smoke detectors were not… read more View
Resolved 08/22/2018 Wilson County Special Classification And Separation Of Inmates
Life Safety Rules
New Construction Rules
At the time of the inspection, it was observed that door lock to Separation Cell S4 was not working as designed. At the time of… read more View
Resolved 05/09/2019 Duval County Admission
Classification And Separation Of Inmates
Health Services
Life Safety Rules
New Construction Rules
Supervision Of Inmates
The intercoms in holding cells 209, 210 and the detox cells did not work as designed. The last inspection of the fire panel was conducted… read more View
Resolved 10/17/2019 Bowie (P) County Annual Health Services
Life Safety Rules
New Construction Rules
Supervision Of Inmates
While conducting the walk-through of the Bi-State facility, it was determined that multiple single cells did not contain a seat, separate from the bunk, for… read more View
Resolved 04/24/2018 Hardin County Sanitation
During the walk-through, this inspector observed several inoperable lights, inoperable sinks, multiple receptacle face plates missing, electrical boxes that were hanging with exposed wiring, shower… read more View
Resolved 04/16/2018 Hill County Admission
Classification And Separation Of Inmates
Health Services
Supervision Of Inmates
A review indicated medical records were not being separated from the inmate files. The CCQ and Screening Form for Suicide and Medical and Medical Development… read more View
Resolved 04/18/2018 Hunt County Admission
Classification And Separation Of Inmates
Health Services
Life Safety Rules
New Construction Rules
Sanitation
Supervision Of Inmates
During the walk through, inspectors observed two large holes in the foundation of the jail. One hole was secured in a cell the other could… read more View
Resolved 10/15/2018 Jasper County Reinspect Admission
Health Services
Life Safety Rules
Sanitation
Supervision Of Inmates
During the re-inspection of the facility, this inspector had staff transfer a load to the circuits to ensure that the generator inside the sally port… read more View
Resolved 09/03/2019 Anderson County Health Services
  Medical staff are not utilizing paper Medication Administration Records (MAR) sheets since the failed implementation of an electronic MAR system in July 2019 read more View
Resolved 03/09/2017 Angelina County Admission
Discipline And Grievances
Health Services
Sanitation
During the review of the face to face observations in the holding and detox area, this inspector observed that jailers exceeded the 30 minute limit… read more View
Resolved 05/08/2019 Bexar County (Special) Supervision Of Inmates
After reviewing documentation provided by the administration, it was determined that jail staff exceeded the sixty (60) minute face-to-face observations by as much as 119… read more View
Resolved 12/03/2018 Bowie (P) County Supervision Of Inmates
A review of TCOLE licensing for jailers indicated that four jailers have not met TCOLE requirements regarding their jailers licenses. A review of staff rosters… read more View
Resolved 10/17/2018 Brewster County Life Safety Rules
After reviewing the logs for training of emergency situations and evacuation drills and the location and use of equipment, it was determined that jailers are… read more View
Resolved 09/18/2017 Brooks County Health Services
Life Safety Rules
The Brooks Co. Jail has not been inspected by the Texas State Fire Marshal’s Office since September 8, 2016 which is past the annual due… read more View
Resolved 11/15/2018 Calhoun County Supervision Of Inmates
While reviewing electronic face-to-face observations, it was determined that the floor officers were not conducting observations as required by minimum jail standards. read more View
Resolved 05/07/2019 Camp County Admission
New Construction Rules
The power operated lock on the entrance door into the sally port is inoperable. The door is malfunctioning in such a way that manual operation… read more View
Resolved 11/14/2017 Cass County Life Safety Rules
During the review of the life safety training documentation, it was shown that several jailers did not receive quarterly life safety training as required by… read more View
Resolved 06/03/2019 Coleman County Food Service
Supervision Of Inmates
Through staff interviews and an on-site inspection by this inspector, it was determined that the facility is not adequately staffed at all times to have… read more View
Resolved 09/19/2017 Collingsworth County Life Safety Rules
Sanitation
On date of inspection, it was determined the last Fire Marshal inspection was conducted on January 8, 2016 which is past the one year mark… read more View
Resolved 04/10/2019 Cottle County View
Resolved 12/14/2018 Crockett County Existing Construction Rules
Life Safety Rules
During the walk-through of the facility, it was determined there was no hot water in the inmate living areas as required by minimum jail standards.… read more View
Resolved 12/05/2017 Culberson County (Special) Health Services
Inmate Kopera answered questions on the screening form that indicated she should have been placed on some type of suicide observation. There was no documentation… read more View
Resolved 06/04/2019 Dawson County Admission
Discipline And Grievances
New Construction Rules
The jail staff were unable to remotely open the locking mechanisms to M/O cells #124, 126, 136, 153, 154, 156 and 157 from the control… read more View
Resolved 07/10/2017 Duval New Construction Rules
On the morning of July 10, 2017, this inspector was notified by Duval Co. Jail Administrator Cosme Castillo that the hot water heater became inoperable… read more View
Resolved 10/23/2017 Edwards County Discipline And Grievances
Health Services
Life Safety Rules
Sanitation
Supervision Of Inmates
Jailer Cristina Germany did not receive quarterly life safety training in the 2nd and 3rd quarters of 2017 as required. This inspector was unable to… read more View
Resolved 10/30/2017 El Paso County Health Services
Supervision Of Inmates
After reviewing video and medical protocols regarding the distribution of medications, it was determined that medical staff failed to administer medications in accordance with protocols.… read more View
Resolved 06/06/2017 El Paso County Admission
  After reviewing the 30 minute face-to-face observation logs for inmates in the holding and detoxification cells at the Downtown Jail, there were numerous occasions… read more View
Resolved 07/12/2019 Falls County (Special) Admission
Supervision Of Inmates
After receiving and reviewing information from a confidential source, it was determined that an inmate was able to bring a cellphone into the facility, where… read more View
Resolved 01/30/2019 Fannin (P)(LaSalle) Admission
Supervision Of Inmates
During the review of 30 minute face to face observations of inmates in holding and detox, it was determined staff exceeded the required minimum checks… read more View
Resolved 12/19/2018 Fannin (P)(LaSalle) Supervision Of Inmates
After reviewing video evidence provided by the facility administration, it was determined that while the 30 minute face-to-face observation occurred prior to the inmate’s death,… read more View
Resolved 04/06/2017 Fisher County Food Service
Life Safety Rules
After reviewing life safety documentation, it was determined that no jail staff participated in quarterly life safety training for the fourth quarter of 2016 as… read more View
Resolved 09/20/2018 Fisher County Admission
Health Services
The jail staff have not been loading inmate information to the VA System to verify veteran status of inmates for approximately 3 months. During the… read more View
Resolved 11/17/2017 Goliad County Life Safety Rules
Fire Prevention Plan. Each facility, after consultation with the local fire department or Texas Commission on Fire Protection, shall have and implement a written plan,… read more View
Resolved 10/16/2018 Gray County Admission
Health Services
During the review of holding and detox 30 minute face-to-face observation logs, it was determined staff exceed the required checks by one minute up to… read more View
Resolved 08/23/2018 Harris County Special Supervision Of Inmates
After reviewing documentation and video evidence in conjunction with self-reporting by facility administration, it was determined that the inmate was not observed every 30 minutes… read more View
Resolved 11/26/2018 Harris County Food Service
Sanitation
While conducting the walk-through of 701 San Jacinto Jail, 1200 Baker St. Jail and the Inmate Processing Center, the inspection team discovered that certain areas… read more View
Resolved 10/01/2018 Houston County Special Classification And Separation Of Inmates
New Construction Rules
Supervision Of Inmates
Video documentation reveals I/M Wood exited the unsecured ‘receiving door’, that was controlled by the central control room officer, and entered the sally port area.… read more View
Resolved 10/08/2019 Houston County Health Services
During the inspection, it was determined that an inmate did not receive follow-up care as instructed by a physician after discharge from a hospital. read more View
Resolved 10/03/2018 Houston County Discipline And Grievances
Sanitation
A review of documentation indicated that the inmates are offered a waiver and a hearing on the same date of notification which is a clear… read more View
Resolved 06/05/2017 Hudspeth County Life Safety Rules
The Hudspeth Co. Jail was inspected by an inspector with the State Fire Marshal’s Office on May 5, 2017 and the following deficiencies were still… read more View
Resolved 10/17/2017 Jefferson County Admission
Health Services
Supervision Of Inmates
After a careful review of the video submitted, it was determined that inmates in holding/detox were not observed every 30 minutes as required on date… read more View
Resolved 06/13/2018 Johnson County (P) La Salle Admission
Discipline And Grievances
Supervision Of Inmates
During the review of face to face observation documentation, it was determined jail staff had falsified the jail checks by recording the observation time 15… read more View
Resolved 09/18/2018 Karnes County (P) Geo Health Services
Supervision Of Inmates
There was no documentation to verify that the magistrate was notified in accordance with Article 16.22 of the Code of Criminal Procedures After reviewing documentation… read more View
Resolved 06/26/2019 Kaufman County Special Health Services
After reviewing medical documentation, it was determined that the medical tests ordered by the physician on May 7, 2019 were not faxed to the United… read more View
Resolved 05/22/2019 Kinney County Admission
Health Services
Life Safety Rules
The administration did not conduct or maintain monthly or quarterly inspections of the life safety equipment as required by minimum jail standards. The administration failed… read more View
Resolved 11/20/2017 Lamb County Life Safety Rules
When transferring the load to the generator and when transferring from generator load back to normal power, there is an interruption of service to both… read more View
Resolved 09/25/2019 Liberty County (P) Geo Special Supervision Of Inmates
Documentation and video evidence received and reviewed by this inspector revealed that face-to-face observations of at least two inmates did not occur between the hours… read more View
Resolved 04/23/2018 Liberty County (P) Geo Health Services
Sanitation
Supervision Of Inmates
The jail staff are not notifying the magistrate as required by Article 16.22 of the Code of Criminal procedures. It was also determined that the… read more View
Resolved 08/14/2018 Limestone County (P) LaSalle Special Recreation And Exercise
Sanitation
Supervision Of Inmates
During a special inspection conducted on August 14, 2018, it was determined that the jailer’s exceeded the required 30 minute visual face-to-face observations in areas… read more View
Resolved 06/19/2019 Limestone County (P) LaSalle Recreation And Exercise
During a review of inmate recreation logs, it was determined that staff are not offering inmates in separation one hour of supervised physical exercise or… read more View
Resolved 09/11/2017 Limestone County (P) LaSalle Classification And Separation Of Inmates
Food Service
Health Services
Life Safety Rules
During the walk-through, this inspector observed that the fire panel was showing trouble and was unable to reset to normal mode. The panel is showing… read more View
Resolved 10/10/2017 Live Oak County Life Safety Rules
During the generator test, power load could not be transferred, due to possible issue with the transfer switch. The generator did turn on and run,… read more View
Resolved 08/07/2019 Bowie (P) County Special Supervision Of Inmates
After reviewing video evidence in conjunction with self-reporting by facility administration, it was determined that between the hours of 12:30 AM and 8:58 AM, only… read more View
Resolved 10/15/2019 Bowie (P) County Special#2 Health Services
After reviewing medical administration records and discussions with facility administration, it was determined that all medical instructions of designated physicians were not followed as required.… read more View
Resolved 10/22/2019 Hill County Special Supervision Of Inmates
After reviewing video evidence and documentation in conjunction with self-reporting by facility administration, it was determined that the face-to-face observation, prior to the inmate being… read more View
Resolved 10/15/2019 Kleberg County Classification And Separation Of Inmates
Discipline And Grievances
Health Services
Sanitation
Supervision Of Inmates
After reviewing classification documentation, it was determined that the intake officers are not conducting the initial classification prior to housing as required by minimum jail… read more View
Resolved 10/09/2019 Clay County Special Supervision Of Inmates
After reviewing video and documentation in conjunction with self-reporting of facility administration, it was determined that the face-to-face observation, prior to the inmate being discovered,… read more View
Resolved 03/07/2018 Crosby County Special Supervision Of Inmates
After reviewing the video evidence of visual face-to-face observations for 1-11-2018, it was determined that jailer exceeded the 60 minute observations as required by minimum… read more View
Resolved 06/29/2018 Crosby County Reinspect Supervision Of Inmates
During the review of 60 minute face to face observations by both written logs and via video, it was determined jail staff exceed the checks… read more View
Resolved 02/14/2018 Bosque County Classification And Separation Of Inmates
Health Services
Life Safety Rules
New Construction Rules
Sanitation
Upon entry into the facility, the door that goes from the jail to the kitchen was not secured. The door to the controls for the… read more View
Resolved 04/09/2018 Comanche County Health Services
Sanitation
There is no documentation to verify that newly hired jailers have received initial suicide prevention training as required. There is no documentation to verify that… read more View
Resolved 06/28/2019 Liberty County (P) Geo Reinspect Health Services
Sanitation
Supervision Of Inmates
While reviewing medical files, it was determined that one inmate had their prescription medication reviewed after 8 days after being taken into custody and another… read more View
Resolved 09/06/2019 San Jacinto County Health Services
During the inspection, it was determined that the medical staff is not properly documenting daily distribution of medications and are not retaining Medical Administration Record… read more View
Resolved 11/14/2018 Van Zandt County Life Safety Rules
Sanitation
During the review of life safety documentation, it was determined the facility has not been inspected by a certified fire official since 10-25-2017 and is… read more View
Resolved 11/13/2019 Cameron County Classification And Separation Of Inmates
Life Safety Rules
Sanitation
Supervision Of Inmates
The fire panel located at Carrizalez Rucker was red tagged on October 9, 2019 and has not been re-inspected as of the date of the… read more View
Resolved 08/13/2018 McLennan County (P) Jack Harwell Supervision Of Inmates
The jailers exceeded the required 60 minute visual face-to-face observations from 54 minutes up to 1 hour and 35 minutes. Although the observation logs indicated… read more View
Resolved 11/13/2018 McLennan County (P) Jack Harwell Special Supervision Of Inmates
After reviewing video evidence as provided by the facility administration, it was determined that jailers were not in their assigned wing which violates the 1:48… read more View
Resolved 10/07/2019 Madison County Food Service
Life Safety Rules
Supervision Of Inmates
During the walk-through of the facility, the fire control panel was observed to be out of date and having an active trouble code. During a… read more View
Resolved 04/24/2019 Maverick County (P) Geo Classification And Separation Of Inmates
Health Services
Life Safety Rules
Sanitation
Supervision Of Inmates
This inspector could not verify that all employees participated in quarterly air pack training as required by minimum jail standards. The classification Officers have not… read more View
Resolved 08/08/2019 Culberson County (Special) Health Services
Supervision Of Inmates
A review of documentation provided indicates that while the Continuity of Care System was queried, the mental health screening form was not completed immediately upon… read more View
Resolved 10/10/2019 Milam County Health Services
Supervision Of Inmates
While reviewing inmate restraint observation logs, it was determined that jail exceeded the 15 minute observations from 1 minute up to 4 minutes on a… read more View
Resolved 09/04/2019 Nolan County Food Service
Supervision Of Inmates
Through staff interviews and an on-site inspection by this inspector, it was determined that the facility is not adequately staffed at all times to have… read more View
Resolved 03/29/2019 Parker County Definitions
Recreation And Exercise
After reviewing video evidence, it was determined the jail staff utilized Violent Cell 1 for the temporary holding of a female inmate who was not… read more View
Resolved 10/17/2017 Pecos County Admission
Health Services
Supervision Of Inmates
After reviewing a random sample of 30 minute observation logs of inmates in holding or detoxification cells, it was determined that jailers exceeded the 30… read more View
Resolved 10/14/2019 Crockett County Admission
Life Safety Rules
Supervision Of Inmates
On the day of inspection, the fire panel was in “trouble” and would not reset to normal mode. During the review of the 30 minute… read more View
Resolved 09/18/2019 Dallam County Discipline And Grievances
Life Safety Rules
Deficiency from the FY 2018 annual inspection still exists. Staff were not trained in life safety and emergency situations for the first and second quarters… read more View
Resolved 04/20/2018 Jasper County Admission
Classification And Separation Of Inmates
Food Service
Health Services
Life Safety Rules
New Construction Rules
Sanitation
Supervision Of Inmates
On the day of inspection, the inspectors witnessed the jail staff simultaneously left the sally port door, the exterior door of the kitchen leading into… read more View
Resolved 05/02/2014 Falls County Jail Life Safety Rules
During the review of the life safety paperwork, it was determined that none of the jailers received quarterly fire and life safety training as required… read more View
Resolved 05/23/2013 Falls County Jail Reports from Jan 2000-May 2013 acquired as part of a Public Information Request by TJP. read more View
Resolved 02/22/2018 Falls County Jail Admission
Life Safety Rules
Supervision Of Inmates
During the review of the life safety paperwork, this inspector observed that not all jailers received quarterly training as required by minimum standards. Technical Assistance… read more View
Resolved 06/19/2018 Falls County Admission
Life Safety Rules
Supervision Of Inmates
After a previous warning of more stringent TCJS action, this county jail received  notice of deficiencies corrected for life safety rules, admission, and supervision of… read more View
Resolved 04/22/2019 Zavala County Life Safety Rules
New Construction Rules
Sanitation
There is no two-way voice communication between inmates and staff as required by minimum jail standards. The administration failed to add an intercom to the… read more View
Resolved 03/20/2019 Washington County Special Supervision Of Inmates
After reviewing documentation and video evidence in conjunction with self-reporting by facility administration, it was determined that the face-to-face observation, prior to the inmate being… read more View
Resolved 12/19/2018 Waller County Jail Admission
Classification And Separation Of Inmates
Life Safety Rules
Supervision Of Inmates
During the review of training records, four jailers did not have documented proof that they received training for the 3rd quarter of 2018. During the… read more View
Resolved 12/12/2018 Victoria County Jail Sanitation
Each facility shall have and implement a written plan, reviewed and approved by the commission, for the maintenance of an acceptable level of cleanliness and… read more View
Resolved 04/03/2019 Smith County Jail Recreation And Exercise
  While reviewing inmate recreation logs, it was determined that staff is not offering one hour of supervised physical exercise or physical recreation at least… read more View
Resolved 04/12/2019 Runnels County Discipline And Grievances
Life Safety Rules
A review of life safety paperwork indicated that the facility was inspected by a state fire marshal on 2/15/2019. The facility has yet to address… read more View
Resolved 06/26/2018 Robertson County Admission
Health Services
Life Safety Rules
Supervision Of Inmates
  The fire panel was last inspected on 2/24/2017 which exceeds the annual requirement by 4 months. There was no documentation to verify that observations… read more View
Resolved 10/26/2018 Robertson County Reinspection Admission
Supervision Of Inmates
Observation logs and video indicated that jail staff are not observing inmates confined in a holding cell or detoxification cell within 30 minutes as required… read more View
Resolved 02/28/2019 Robertson County New Construction Rules
The power operated locks, on both doors, that allow entry into the jail from the sally port are inoperable. The jail staff have to use… read more View
Resolved 03/25/2019 Polk County Health Services
Supervision Of Inmates
During a review of observation logs of suicidal inmates, it was determined that jail staff are exceeding the required 15 minute observations from 1 minute… read more View
Resolved 03/11/2019 McLennan - P (Jack Harwell Detention Center) Health Services
Supervision Of Inmates
  While reviewing screening forms, it was determined that four (4) files did not contain documentation to verify that the magistrate was notified within 12… read more View
Resolved 01/30/2019 Maverick (P) Eagle Pass Correctional Facility Supervision Of Inmates
  After reviewing documentation provided by the administration, it was determined that jail staff exceeded the sixty (60) minute face-to-face observations by as much as… read more View
Resolved 10/06/2017 Kinney County Special Existing Construction Rules
Sanitation
Work Assignments
  The control panel for all the doors is located in the dispatch area. Upon our arrival, all of the doors on the east side… read more View
Resolved 05/29/2018 Kinney County Health Services
Life Safety Rules
New Construction Rules
Sanitation
  While conducting a walk-through of the facility, multiple intercoms were observed to be absent or inoperable in the inmate occupied areas including the recreation… read more View
Resolved 10/16/2018 Jim Hogg Admission
Food Service
Health Services
Life Safety Rules
Supervision Of Inmates
During the smoke test and fire drill, the jail staff failed to respond to the inspectors smoke activated fire drill on two separate occasions in… read more View
Resolved 03/27/2019 Jefferson County Classification And Separation Of Inmates
Discipline And Grievances
Health Services
Life Safety Rules
During the walkthrough, it was determined that the smoke removal system in P Dorm and the Laundry Room were not automatically engaging as designed when… read more View
Resolved 02/25/2019 Hunt County Admission
New Construction Rules
Sanitation
Deficiencies from the FY 2018 annual inspection still exist. Ensure that repairs to the foundation and the ceiling are completed. During the walk-through, this inspector… read more View
Resolved 04/11/2019 Haskell P - Rolling Plains Detention Center Health Services
Life Safety Rules
  The facility was inspected on September 8, 2018 but 38 violations of NFPA exist. As of the date of inspection the facility has not… read more View
Resolved 03/04/2019 Harrison County Discipline And Grievances
Food Service
Health Services
Sanitation
  The administration was unable to produce documentation supporting staff are receiving the required 1 hour of suicide recognition/ prevention training upon employment on new… read more View
Resolved 04/23/2019 Hardin County Discipline And Grievances
Recreation And Exercise
Sanitation
Supervision Of Inmates
During a review of staffing rosters, it was determined that the facility is not meeting the 1:48 officer to inmate ratio at all times as… read more View
Resolved 12/05/2018 Goliad County Health Services
Sanitation
  While reviewing the mental health screening documentation, this inspector observed that the jail staff is not completing the mental health screening form in its… read more View
Resolved 05/11/2018 Frio County Admission
Food Service
Health Services
Life Safety Rules
Sanitation
Supervision Of Inmates
While conducting a walk-through of the facility, it was observed that the exit signs from the secured facility to the sally port and the lobby… read more View
Resolved 03/13/2019 Freestone County Health Services
Life Safety Rules
Recreation And Exercise
Supervision Of Inmates
On the day of the inspection, it was observed that the last fire marshal inspection was performed on 2/8/2018 which is over one month past… read more View
Resolved 04/17/2019 Falls County Special General
  During a review of complaints, it was determined that Falls County is not responding to complaints received by the Commission in a timely manner.… read more View
Resolved 04/10/2019 Coryell County   During the walkthrough of the facility, significant preventative maintenance issues were identified. These include E2 dayroom metal bench cracked, roof leaks in E4 &… read more View
Resolved 04/24/2019 Callahan County Existing Construction Rules
Health Services
Due to the uncooperative nature of the inmate, the screening instrument was not completed; this was not documented on the screening form. Additionally, the inmate… read more View
Resolved 04/16/2019 Bowie County Health Services
Supervision Of Inmates
There was no documentation to verify that the magistrate was notified as required by the Code of Criminal Procedure Article 16.22. After reviewing video evidence… read more View
Resolved 02/19/2019 Bexar County Classification And Separation Of Inmates
Health Services
Recreation And Exercise
Release
Supervision Of Inmates
The releasing officer shall determine inmate identity before discharge or release. A custody reassessment shall be conducted within 30 – 90 days of the Initial… read more View
Resolved 02/12/2019 Harris County Health Services
After reviewing documentation in conjunction with self-reporting by facility administration, it was determined the magistrate was not notified as required by Article 16.22 of the… read more View
Resolved 04/22/2019 Liberty County Jail Health Services
New Construction Rules
Sanitation
  During a walkthrough of the facility, it was determined that inmates are being held in excess of 48 hours which exceeds the time limit… read more View
Resolved 03/22/2019 Falls County Admission
Classification And Separation Of Inmates
Discipline And Grievances
Food Service
Health Services
Life Safety Rules
New Construction Rules
Recreation And Exercise
Sanitation
Supervision Of Inmates
  Jail staff were unable to open Cell 141 remotely from the control room as required. During a review of life safety paperwork, it was… read more View
Resolved 04/12/2017 Maverick County Life Safety Rules
During the review of life safety paperwork, the Quarterly Fire Prevention Checklist for the last two quarters for 2016 and the first quarter of 2017… read more View
Resolved 04/13/2017 Kinney County Admission
Life Safety Rules
New Construction Rules
Sanitation
Supervision Of Inmates
Upon entry into the facility lobby, this inspector observed the entry door to the jail was locked open by a chain on the wall. This… read more View
Resolved 09/28/2016 Houston County Supervision Of Inmates
During the review of the staffing documentation, this inspector observed that the facility did not meet the 1:48 jailer to inmate staffing ratio at all… read more View
Resolved 09/20/2016 Hopkins County Discipline And Grievances
Life Safety Rules
Recreation And Exercise
During the review of the recreation documentation, this inspector observed that the documentation did not reflect that inmates were offered the chance to go to… read more View
Resolved 03/22/2017 Frio County Admission
New Construction Rules
Sanitation
During the review of all booking and releases for the first quarter of 2017, a major area of concern was identified. The Frio County Lock-Up… read more View
Resolved 04/24/2017 Falls County Life Safety Rules
During the review of the life safety paperwork, it was determined that none of the jailers received quarterly fire and life safety training as required… read more View
Resolved 03/16/2017 El Paso County Health Services
Supervision Of Inmates
After reviewing information received from the El Paso County officials, it was determined that I/M Santa Cruz, Norberto answered “yes” to questions on the intake… read more View
Resolved 09/12/2016 Edwards County Admission
Health Services
Supervision Of Inmates
After reviewing staffing records, it was determined that there is not a sufficent number of jailers on each shift to meet the 1 jailer to… read more View
Resolved 04/10/2017 Duval County Admission
Food Service
Health Services
Life Safety Rules
New Construction Rules
Recreation And Exercise
Supervision Of Inmates
While conducting the walk-through of the facility, it was discovered that the electrical receptacles had been completely removed and exposed wiring was present in Separation… read more View
Resolved 03/27/2017 Dimmit County Admission
Supervision Of Inmates
During the review of visual face-to-face observations for the holding and detox cells, the welfare checks were consistently over the 30 minute requirement. This inspector… read more View
Resolved 10/18/2018 Dallas County Supervision Of Inmates
After reviewing video evidence as provided by the facility administration, it was determined that the 30 minute face-to-face observations, on the inmate in question, did… read more View
Resolved 03/20/2017 Bosque County Admission
Classification And Separation Of Inmates
Health Services
Sanitation
Supervision Of Inmates
It was determined that jailers exceeded the required 30 minute observations in the holding and detox cells by as few as 1 minute up to… read more View
Resolved 11/17/2016 Yoakum County Admission
Classification And Separation Of Inmates
Health Services
Life Safety Rules
Sanitation
Supervision Of Inmates
After reviewing life safety training records it was determined that Sandi Anderson, Ben Perez, Maria Reyna, Jason Fann and Rachelle Mayfield did not receive life… read more View
Resolved 04/21/2017 Wise County Admission
Health Services
Life Safety Rules
Sanitation
Supervision Of Inmates
During the walk-through, the inspection team observed the fire panel was showing trouble and unable to reset back to normal. The trouble was identified as… read more View
Resolved 10/12/2016 Wheeler County Admission
Supervision Of Inmates
After reviewing the 30 minute face-to-face observations for inmates confined in the holding and detoxification cells, there were numerous times facility personnel exceeded the 30… read more View
Resolved 03/21/2017 Waller County Classification And Separation Of Inmates
New Construction Rules
Work Assignments
During interviews with facility staff along with review of video evidence, it has been determined that a male inmate (I/M Webber) can be seen passing… read more View
Resolved 08/15/2016 Van Zandt County Health Services
Supervision Of Inmates
Documentation revealed that an inmate was placed on special observation due to being an escape risk. Observation logs reveal that the jailers exceeded the required… read more View
Resolved 09/16/2016 Trinity County Admission
Classification And Separation Of Inmates
Discipline And Grievances
Life Safety Rules
Supervision Of Inmates
During the review of the life safety documentation this inspector found that Jailer Tiffani English did not receive life safety training upon employment as required… read more View
Resolved 09/15/2016 Sutton County Admission
Discipline And Grievances
Health Services
Life Safety Rules
Sanitation
Supervision Of Inmates
On the day of inspection, it was determined that a load transfer to the circuits was not conducted in January and June 2016. Staff is… read more View
Resolved 03/21/2016 Stephens County Admission
Food Service
Health Services
After reviewing documentation for visual face-to-face observations, it was determined that staff exceeded the required visual face-to-face observation of inmates in detox and holding anywhere… read more View
Resolved 01/04/2017 San Patricio County Food Service
Life Safety Rules
Sanitation
Supervision Of Inmates
The facility administration failed to complete the Quarterly Fire Hazard Checklist as required by minimum jail standards. The facility administration failed to conduct monthly life… read more View
Resolved 02/17/2017 San Saba County Existing Construction Rules
Sanitation
The cage that protects the air conditioning unit from inmates is to remain locked at all times. On the day of inspection, the cage was… read more View
Resolved 09/15/2016 San Jacinto County Health Services
Sanitation
Supervision Of Inmates
When reviewing the TCOLE license documentation, this inspector found two (2) jailers working the floor without a temporary jailer license. The jail did not maintain… read more View
Resolved 03/01/2017 Red River County Admission
Food Service
Health Services
Recreation And Exercise
During the review of the holding and detox cells face-to-face observation documentation, this inspector observed that jailers exceeded the 30 minute limit between observations as… read more View
Resolved 03/23/2017 Reagan County Life Safety Rules
The generator for the new side of the jail failed to operate both manually and automatically as required after the main power source to the… read more View
Resolved 09/20/2016 Pecos County Admission
Health Services
Life Safety Rules
Supervision Of Inmates
Jailers are required to receive training for emergency situations, drill and the location and use of life safety equipment immediately upon employment. A review of… read more View
Resolved 03/30/2017 Nueces County New Construction Rules
During the review of facility rosters for intake cells, it was observed that inmates are routinely being held past the 48 hour time limit defined… read more View
Resolved 04/14/2017 Baylor County Life Safety Rules
It was determined that staff has not received training for fire, emergency, and evacuation drills or the location and use of life safety equipment for… read more View
Resolved 04/19/2017 Bastrop County Health Services
Life Safety Rules
The fire panel at the courthouse is showing trouble and cannot reset to normal mode. During the review the of the inmate medical documentation, this… read more View
Resolved 03/09/2017 Angelina County Admission
Discipline And Grievances
Health Services
Sanitation
During the review of the face to face observations in the holding and detox area, this inspector observed that jailers exceeded the 30 minute limit… read more View
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