Texas is home to many prisons. Over 100 TDCJ and private prisons are located across the state, along with 18 federal prisons.
What is the Difference Between Federal Prison and State Prison?
Federal prisons are operated by the Bureau of Prisons and house inmates convicted of federal crimes. State prisons are run by the state and house those convicted of violating state laws.
How Many Federal Prisons are in the US?
The US has over 120 federal prisons throughout the country, and 18 of those are in Texas. Unfortunately, Texas is home to one of the most dangerous federal prisons in the US.
What Texas Federal Prison is one of the Worst in the Country?
USP Beaumont is one of the worst federal prisons in the United States. It is located in Beaumont, Texas. The facility houses 1,370 male inmates.
Why is USP Beaumont Considered One of the Worst Prisons?
According to Freedom for All Americans, they listed this federal prison at #11 on their list, citing that the prison is full of gang violence between the Sureños and MS-13 gangs. Since 1998, there have been 7 inmate murders or fatal altercations in the USP Beaumont.
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The Security Journal Americas also names USP Beaumont as one of the worst federal prisons in the US, stating gang violence, but also excessive force and mistreatment of inmates by the correction officers. Also mentioned are the overcrowding and outdated facilities
Both cited poor healthcare, including delays in medical attention, mental healthcare, and poor quality of care.
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The worst prison in the country is ADX Florence, a supermax prison in Florence, Colorado.
DOING TIME: The 27 Federal Prisons Found in Texas
There are a whopping 18 federal prisons and 9 federal prison camps in the state of Texas.
Take a look at these heavily guarded places where federal inmates serve their long sentences.
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ON THE RUN: Federal Prisoners Who Escaped in Texas And Have Never Been Seen Again
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What Is A Day Like In Texas Prisons? A View From Both Sides Of The Bars
Have you ever wondered what life inside a Texas prison is really like? I asked friends who are correction officers and folks who have volunteered at jails. I also asked former inmates, and browsed forums and articles with current and former inmates. Put all together, it paints what I hope is a fairly accurate picture of daily prison life in Texas.
Gallery Credit: Renee Raven
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