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Bill requiring air conditioning in all Texas prisons wins House approval

House Bill 3006 would require the installation of climate control in state prison facilities by 2032.

House Bill 3006 would require the installation of climate control in state prison facilities by 2032.

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Texas prison staff faked records about heat faced by inmates, guards, investigation shows

The investigation was ordered by federal judge hearing a case on whether heat in Texas prisons qualifies as cruel and unusual punishment.