Accountability & Reform

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What is happening inside Texas prisons and county jails — organized by unit, by cause, and over time. Every figure comes from real reports. No names are ever shown — only units, so the patterns can be seen and brought before those with the power to change them.

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Please note: These figures come from accounts submitted to this site by families and loved ones — they are not official government records or legal determinations. Where an official source confirms a detail, it is noted; otherwise it reflects what was submitted to us. Full sources, documentation, and case details are kept on our advocacy pages.

At a Glance

35 reports across 17 facilities. 21 involved a death. Most-reported concern: Inmate Deaths / Suspicious Deaths (21). Unspecified Unit has the most reports (14).

35
Total Reports
21
Deaths
reported, not legal findings
17
Units Involved
0
Sexual Misconduct
1
Medical Neglect
2
Commendations

What Is Being Reported

Every concern by type

Inmate Deaths / Suspicious Deaths 21 58%
Other 10 28%
Contraband / Drug Exposure 2 6%
Medical Neglect 1 3%
Extreme Heat / Conditions 1 3%
Retaliation / Harassment 1 3%
Same data, ranked
Inmate Deaths / Suspicious Deaths
21
Other
10
Contraband / Drug Exposure
2
Medical Neglect
1
Extreme Heat / Conditions
1
Retaliation / Harassment
1

Deaths by Unit

21 deaths — each unit's share

Unspecified Unit 38% (8)
Clements Unit — Amarillo 10% (2)
Beto Unit — Tennessee Colony 10% (2)
Michael Unit — Tennessee Colony 10% (2)
Estelle Unit — Huntsville 10% (2)
Goree Unit — Huntsville 5% (1)
Gib Lewis Unit — Woodville 5% (1)
Ferguson Unit — Midway 5% (1)
McConnell Unit 5% (1)
Telford Unit 5% (1)

Why the Deaths — How They Occurred

Cause of death breakdown

Unknown / Pending 95% (20)
Suicide 5% (1)

Reported circumstances reflect what was submitted to this site — not official determinations. "Unknown / Pending" means no cause has been confirmed.

Reports by Unit

Total reports at each facility

Unspecified Unit 14
Clements Unit — Amarillo 2
Beto Unit — Tennessee Colony 2
Michael Unit — Tennessee Colony 2
Estelle Unit — Huntsville 2
McConnell Unit 2
Terrell Unit — Rosharon 1
Goree Unit — Huntsville 1
Gib Lewis Unit — Woodville 1
Ferguson Unit — Midway 1
Gurney Unit 1
Diboll Unit 1
Ellis Unit 1
Walker Sayle Unit 1

What These Numbers Mean

Context for reading this record fairly

Context Reports What it means
Deaths reported 21 Accounts submitted to this site — not official or legal findings.
Unspecified unit 14 Reports missing a facility name — shown separately so they are visible, not misassigned.
Commendations 2 Positive reports shown right alongside the concerns.

🕊️ The Good — Commendations by Unit

Positive reports — where God is moving

Unspecified Unit 1
McConnell Unit 1
The Good, Too

Where God Is Moving

Transparency isn't only about what's wrong. These are testimonies from behind the walls — proof that lives are being changed.

"I’ll start with my own story… In 2017, my son was arrested and began a journey that changed our family's life forever. Those early days were filled with fear, uncertainty, heartbreak, and many unanswered questions. As a parent, I struggled to see beyond the circumstances we were facing. Over the years, I have learned that hope can appear in places where you least expect it. While my son remains incarcerated, I have witnessed growth, faith, and purpose emerge from one of the most difficult chapters of his life. By the grace of God, he has become someone who encourages and reaches other inmates within the unit where he is housed. Instead of allowing his circumstances to define him, he has chosen to use his experiences to help others who are facing their own struggles. I share this not to focus on the reasons he is incarcerated, but to highlight the power of redemption, faith, and transformation. Every person has a story, and many carry burdens they never speak about. Behind every incarcerated individual is a family, a journey, and the possibility of change. My hope today is greater than it was in 2017. I have learned that God can work in the middle of brokenness and bring purpose where it once seemed impossible. If you have a story of struggle, loss, redemption, or hope, don't be afraid to share it. Your story may be exactly what someone else needs to hear. "

Mel · Texas
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This Is Why Your Report Matters

Every report becomes a data point. Every data point becomes a pattern. And patterns — not anecdotes — are what move lawmakers. Your voice, kept private and safe, becomes part of the case for change.

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