West Texas Private Prison to Close Following Failed State Inspection

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Introduction

Texas has the most extensive prison population in the United States, with over 157,000 individuals confined in 2021. Of those, about 15% are harbored in private prisons. According to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), there are now 12 private prisons working in Texas, with an entire total of around 15,000 beds.…

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