Williamson County Tops Out Juvenile Justice Center Expansion
Williamson County, Texas, officials marked a construction milestone July 10 for the county’s Juvenile Justice Center expansion, celebrating the topping out of the new addition building.
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Harris County Jail to Open New Hospital Wing to Consolidate Medical Care
Harris County, Texas officials say a new hospital-style unit inside one of the county’s jails is intended to speed up access to medical care and cut down on the number of daily transports to outside hospitals.
Dallas County Moves Forward with Plans for New $5 Billion Jail
A new jail and courthouse complex in Dallas County, Texas, with a potential price tag of up to $5 billion could move closer to fruition this year, as county leaders seek to purchase land for the new facility.
Construction to Start on $200 Million Ector County Courthouse
Demolition of a former tire shop in downtown Odessa, Texas, last week marked the beginning of the first phase of the new $200 million Ector County Courthouse project.
Program for Incarcerated Veterans Builds Structure and Success in Texas
Harris County Jail’s Brothers in Arms program brings incarcerated veterans together in a structured, military-style environment to build life skills, reduce recidivism, and support successful reentry, showing the power of peer-based rehabilitation.
Correctional Facility Perimeter Security Helps Facilities Block Contraband and Reinforce Security
New fencing and mail-screening systems help correctional facilities block contraband, reduce staffing strain and modernize perimeter security.
Andrew Barbee
Andrew Barbee, director of the Office of Strategic Initiatives and Modernization with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), received the 2024 Peter P. Lejins Research Award from the American Correctional Association at the 2025 Winter Conference in Orlando, Fla.
Historic Texas Courthouse Moves Ahead with Revamp
Taylor County, Texas, commissioners recently approved bid specifications and advertising that will lead to a full restoration of the 1915 County Courthouse in Abilene.
Texas Juvenile Services Facility Wraps Revamp Phase
hase one of the $17M renovation project at the Brazos County Juvenile Services Department in Bryan—a city located 86 miles southwest from Austin—is now complete.
Construction Continues on New Texas Justice Center
Construction continues on the new justice center in Anderson, Texas.