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KERA News: Tarrant County dropped from lawsuit over Anthony Johnson Jr.’s death in custody

Texas Tribune: Certain criminal suspects would be denied bail under changes OK’d by Texas Senate panel

KVUE: Trump administration weighs whether to accept Gov. Abbott’s offer of military bases, jail cells to help with immigration enforcement efforts

Fort Worth Star-Telegram: Families, activists ask state to deem Tarrant County out of compliance for jail deaths

Houston Landing: Texas attorney general to join efforts to enforce state standards at Harris County Jail

Fort Worth Star-Telegram: Recent Tarrant County jail deaths unite groups from both sides of political aisle

Houston Public Media: Two more Harris County prisoners die in custody, marking first reported jail deaths of 2025

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Houston Public Media: 3 more people died in Harris County Jail, raising 2024’s in-custody death toll to 10

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