TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICENewsroom
The Newsroom is your central source for official agency news, updates, and public information. Here, you’ll find the latest announcements, press releases, and insight into the initiatives and operations that support our mission to promote public safety in Texas.
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Recent News
Garcia Appointed as PREA Director
Inmate Sentenced to Life Plus 120 Years HEART Launched as New Core Values
Update Regarding Sexual Misconduct at Hospital Galveston
Inmate Sentenced to Life Plus 120 Years for Involvement in Major Contraband Case
Annual Herbs Behind Bars Competition
OIG Investigation Results in Arrest of Former TDCJ Inmate for Synthetic Drug Trafficking
Nine Arrested in Contraband Bust
TDCJ Hosts First-Ever Daddy-Daughter Dance at Wainwright Unit
TDCJ Announces 2026 Governor’s Volunteer Awards Honorees
TDCJ Earns VETS Indexes 4 Star Employer Award for 2026
Recognize National Crime Victims’ Rights Week with TDCJ
Woman sentenced to 6 years for mailing K2-laced bibles
IMPACT Consortium Holds First Meeting
Civilians Arrested in Large Contraband Operation
TBCJ Appoints New Chief Audit Executive
TDCJ Begins Operating Giles W. Dalby Unit
TDCJ Announces Revised Book Policy to Enhance Safety and Reduce Contraband
TDCJ Unveils New 2030 Vision Website
TDCJ Named "Best for Vets" Employer
Newton Named Warden of the Year
New Chief Operations Officer Selected for Texas Department of Criminal Justice
TDCJ Assumes Operations of Seven Privately Run Facilities
Correctional Staff to Receive Pay Increase Effective September 1
New Executive Director Selected for Texas Department of Criminal Justice
