Published:
July 31, 2020
"There are more than 100 state-run jails and prisons in Texas. Only about one in four have air conditioning in inmate housing areas. As Texas enters what could be the hottest month of the year, prisoners said the pain and fear of battling COVID-19 is being exacerbated by inescapable heat. The continued spread of the virus behind bars has advocates and lawmakers talking once again about how to address the air conditioning issue. They said a real solution would take years." LBJ's Michele Deitch weighs in.