Harris County Jail, Texas Attorney General

State requests help from attorney general's office to ensure compliance of Harris County Jail
The Texas agency overseeing jail standards will heighten its response to Harris County's years-long struggle to meet state guidelines and tackle overcrowding — less than a month after it was issued a notice for failing to complete face-to-face observations of inmates.
Texas Attorney General's Office to help get Harris County Jail back into compliance
Since falling out of compliance, the Harris County Jail has seen at least 55 inmate deaths, a gun smuggled inside, and inmates not receiving proper medication.
Harris County Jail gets help from Texas Attorney General to get back into compliance after years of issues
Since falling out of compliance, the Harris County Jail has seen at least 55 inmate deaths, a gun smuggled inside, and inmates not receiving proper medication.
Another man has died in the Harris County Jail, marking its third death in 2025
Kristopher McGregor, 39, died Jan. 30 after being in custody at the Harris County Jail for less than a month. He had been arrested on a theft charge.
Inmate who escaped Harris County Jail is captured, sheriff says
HOUSTON ( KIAH ) — The search for an inmate who escaped the Harris County Jail Complex has ended with his capture on Tuesday. Travis Bryant II turned himself in to Harris County deputies a week after escaping from the Harris County Joint Processing Center releasing area last Tuesday around 1 p.m.
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San Marcos murder suspect arrested in Harris County after being shot at by law enforcement
A violent criminal suspect, wanted in two different Texas counties, has been arrested. It took a joint effort by law ...
Harris County Sheriff's Office seeks to withhold emails about fired HPD officer
Officials with the office cited a pending criminal investigation in trying to shield information about Deven Ortiz.
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Houston ICE arrests Mexico native deported 3 times, with violent criminal history
The Mexico native has been convicted of several crimes, including voluntary manslaughter, aggravated assault with a weapon, ...
Harris County Sheriff's Office cracks down on illegal and dangerous boarding homes, shutting down 2 this year
How do people keep ending up in illegal boarding homes? Hospitals send them. Between 2022 and 2025, 184 have been shut down, ...
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Man Charged with Murder After Fatal Shooting in Atascocita Home, Harris County Sheriff's Office Reports
Man arrested for murder after a fatal shooting in Atascocita-area home; deputies found victim with multiple gunshot wounds.
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Former Harris Co. Sheriff's Office deputy sued twice for allegedly violating civil rights
ABC13 was the only station to show you video where Deputy Bolin was seen ripping a teen from a car and forcibly detaining him ...
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Harris Co. Deputies identify victim, suspects in deadly Spring shooting
Harris County Deputies have identified a male who was shot and killed on Friday after what investigators say was a “failed ...
Family of Houston man searching for answers after 29-year-old dies at Louisiana correctional center
The family of Erik Carlson, who died last month, said they are still searching for answers after the 29-year-old suddenly ...