Gov. Perry's Ham-Fisted Veto Pen Strikes Again

Lege coverage

"...had already vetoed HB 770, which would have mandated TDCJ to inform released felons of their right to vote...."

June 22, 2007 News Column by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

News and happening from Austin and beyond

"...housing 150,778 inmates in the state's 106 facilities, putting TDCJ at nearly 97.5% of capacity, right on the cusp..."

Jan. 28, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

News/Print

Authors are not authors in prison; Jessa Crispin should go to prison; Denis Johnson is ACES.

"...other media were required to go through such scrutiny, TDCJ wouldn't have to bother setting up very many inmate..."

Nov. 28, 2003 Books Column by Shawn Badgley

The Hottest Race in Texas

The David Fisher-Todd Staples Senate Contest in East Texas Will Decide the Fate of the State Senate -- and the U.S. House

"...only are officers poorly paid (after 11 years in TDCJ, Hodges makes about $29,000 a year), prison staffs are..."

Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature by Michael King

Prisoners Report Going Hungry Amidst State Lockdown

Food is at times late or inedible, prisoners say

"...The TDCJ did not respond to the Chronicle’s questions about those..."

Sept. 15, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Feedback From the Chronicle’s Prison Heat Series

Pleading for prisoners’ lives

"...Amy Broadnax TDCJ Is Lying..."

Sept. 1, 2023 News Feature by Chronicle Staff

Death Watch: How Much Remorse, Repentance Is Enough?

Family of victim – and killer – wants sentence commuted

"...death chamber for his May 19 execution. Until 2019, TDCJ only allowed its own employee chaplains to accompany prisoners..."

May 14, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Death Watch: “Texas Seven” Member Contests “Law of Parties”

A robbery ended in a police officer death while Patrick Murphy waited outside. Current Texas law holds him responsible.

"...adviser” present at his execution. The filing alleges the TDCJ denied the request and said he could choose whether..."

March 22, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Texas Supreme Court Affirms Ruling to Name Death Drugs

State will appeal decision

"...before the state Legislature passed a law allowing the TDCJ to keep those suppliers secret. (The department has held..."

June 8, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Appeals Court: Name Your Death Drugs, Texas

A ruling in name only

"...by several attorneys representing clients on death row. The TDCJ will appeal the decision to the Texas Supreme Court,..."

June 2, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

One Last Visit for Mother and Son?

Michael Arena hopes to see his dying mother, even though he's behind bars

"...is not eligible for an emergency furlough, according to TDCJ, because of the nature of his offense. Inmates convicted..."

July 15, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Criminal Justice: Cutting the Three Ps

"...be removed from the prison system – by shutting TDCJ's Central Unit in Sugar Land and by eliminating all..."

March 4, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Letters From the Women of SAFPF

A small sample of the letters received by Austin attorney Derek Howard; transcribed and minimally edited

"...are literally dying" (an example of the crossover between TDCJ [Texas Department of Criminal Justice] medical and the Gateway..."

Dec. 12, 2008 News Feature

SAFPF Program Saved My Life

"...correcting the spelling of my name [“Will 'SAFE-P' and TDCJ Be Held Accountable?” News, July 18]. I want the..."

Aug. 11, 2008 Postmarks

Shedding Light on Prisoners' Rights

HIV/AIDS awareness group trying to make case for prisoners' right to condom access

"...commission has been working steadily on recommendations for how TDCJ can fix this state's broken rehabilitation system – including..."

Jan. 26, 2007 News Feature by Diana Welch

Prisoners' Rights Crusader Ruiz Dies

David Ruiz, the Texas prison inmate whose name became synonymous with state prison reform, died Nov. 12 at the TDCJ hospital in Galveston.

"...sentence for aggravated robbery. That December he escaped from TDCJ's Ellis Unit in Huntsville, but was captured two days..."

Nov. 25, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Bill would save state $6 million per year, author says

"...with the money needed to build new prisons. Meanwhile, TDCJ reported that Texas' probation terms are 67% longer than..."

May 27, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...of the reasons why I did so." – Former TDCJ Chairman Charles Terrell, in a letter to The Dallas..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Sheriff Hopefuls: Looking-at-Jail Time

Both McNeill and Hamilton say a new lockup is TCSO's top priority

"...down on cost by buying building materials made by TDCJ inmates in the prison-industries programs. "We've got to start..."

Oct. 8, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

If You're White, It's All Right

The colors of justice in Williamson County

"...defendants sentenced to prison time. Since 2000, according to TDCJ statistics, Williamson Co. has sentenced 2,770 people to state..."

Sept. 24, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

No Mercy

The case of James Allridge raises familiar questions about the Texas justice system

"...Livingston Unit, which houses death row inmates), and with TDCJ, asking them to shut down Allridge's Web site. (TDCJ's..."

Aug. 20, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Whole World Is Watching

"...torture of the female death row inmates at the TDCJ Mountain View facility cries out for justice. These totally..."

March 1, 2004 Postmarks

Why Is Doil Lane Still on Death Row?

Despite a Supreme Court ban on the execution of the mentally retarded, those prisoners remain on Texas' death row.

"...soon be moved from death row into the general TDCJ population...."

Oct. 17, 2003 News Feature by Rita Radostitz

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...In order to comply with the new budget, the TDCJ is also cutting back on the amount and quality..."

July 11, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Supreme Court Ponders Banks' Death Row Case

The U.S. Supreme Court grants a last-minute stay to Delma Banks, Jr.

"...Looking down at his chest, Banks removes the original TDCJ ID card he received when he first entered prison,..."

March 21, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

We're No. 1!

Texas prepares to mark its 300th contemporary execution.

"...maintained online by the Texas Dept. of Criminal Justice (www.tdcj.state.tx.us/stat/scheduledexecutions.htm ) -- on March 12, Delma Banks Jr. will..."

Feb. 21, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...your choice," the department notes. For job listings, visit www.tdcj.state.tx.us. (Convicted felons need not apply.) -- L.A...."

Oct. 18, 2002 News Feature

Who Killed Stacey Stites?

A re-examination of a Bastrop murder case leaves many unanswered questions.

"...on the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Web site (www.tdcj.state.tx.us), 267 people have been executed in this state since..."

May 24, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

"...The TDCJ also has named a new director to oversee contract..."

Jan. 11, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Victim and Offender Mediation

A Summary of the Victim Offender Mediation Process

"...the Texas Dept. of Criminal Justice Web site at www.tdcj.state.tx.us/victim/victim-vomd.htm):..."

Aug. 24, 2001 News Feature by Michael May

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