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Overcrowding Burdened by Parolee Costs Across Texas Jails
Griffis warns parolee housing strains Texas jails with daily rates across Lynn County, Hudspeth, McLennan, Reagan, and Scurry counties totaling 7804 per day, 234120 per month and 2809440 yearly while pondering longer term fixes. He cites 130000 miles driven by deputies with inmates and calls for faster case processing and possible jail expansion. The piece covers related state data on parole hearings and the time inmates spend in county jails, plus expert opinions on bottlenecks.
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Griffis
Lynn County
Tohoka
Hudspeth
Sierra Blanca
McLennan
Waco
Reagan County
Big Lake
Scurry County
Snyder
Hale County
Plainview
Huntsville
Texas Criminal Justice Coalition
Parole Board