The state agency responsible for overseeing county jails across Texas failed to consistently investigate prisoner complaints, maintain accurate records or complete all inspections required by law, according to a new audit.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/criminal-justice/2025/06/18/524300/state-audit-finds-major-lapses-in-texas-jail-oversight-system/

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State audit finds major lapses in Texas jail oversight system

The oversight agency missed key inspections and left prisoner complaints unresolved.

Houston Public Media

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