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Originally published on May 14, 2021 11:00 am
As Texas braces for its notoriously scorching summer temperatures, the state House agreed to install air conditioning in dozens of uncooled prisons within seven years but only if lawmakers specifically set aside money for it.
On Thursday night, the Texas House initially passed a bill that would require all Texas lockups to be cooled over a seven-year span, capping costs at $300 million. But the state prison agency would only have to abide by the measure if lawmakers also agree to specifically provide state or federal funds toward cooling costs. The bill still needs to clear a final vote in the House Friday before moving to the Senate.
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As Texas braces for its notoriously scorching summer temperatures, the state House agreed to install air conditioning in dozens of uncooled prisons within seven years but only if lawmakers specifically set aside money for it.
On Thursday night, the Texas House initially passed a bill that would require all Texas lockups to be cooled over a seven-year span, capping costs at $300 million. But the state prison agency would only have to abide by the measure if lawmakers also agree to specifically provide state or federal funds toward cooling costs. The bill still needs to clear a final vote in the House Friday before moving to the Senate.
According to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, out of 99 prisons, just 30 are fully air-conditioned. Author: Alan Kozeluh Updated: 7:15 PM CDT May 10, 2021
SAN ANTONIO Advocates are using a simulated prison cell to raise awareness and support for air conditioning in Texas prisons.
A mural featuring two fatigued figures graces the side of the big gray box has been traveling around Texas. The faces and hands painted to resemble an infrared camera image.
“The box is a mock cell. It’s the measurements of what most cells in the Texas prison system are,” said volunteer Jessica Dickerson. “And inside of it we heat it so that it replicates the situation that occurs in most of the summer months inside the Texas prison system.”