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Texas Department of Criminal Justice

Texas has a sprawling prison system housing more than 100,000 inmates. Learn about the inmate population, prison facilities, jail employees, and controversies.

editorNovember 18, 2022

Criminal Justice State Agencies

Texas Commission on Law Enforcement

Although the Texas law enforcement system is highly decentralized, it operates under common licensing standards set by this agency.

editorNovember 19, 2022

Criminal Justice Integrity & Efficiency

Texas Commission on Jail Standards

Learn about jail standards in Texas and the state agency that ensures compliance with standards across Texas's 254 counties.

editorNovember 19, 2022