Robert Yancy Jr., a Texas convicted sex offender, escaped prison using a TDCJ employee badge his mother gave him, official said.

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) said it was implementing an immediate lockdown and comprehensive search of all correctional facilities within TDCJ.

TDCJ spokeswoman Michelle Lyons told the Statesman state law prohibits the state taking more than 20 percent of the initial deposit into an account and 10 percent of subsequent deposits.

Texas.gov, in partnership with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), launched eCommDirect, a service that lets friends and family shop the ...

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice announced Wednesday that the agency implemented a statewide lockdown and search of all of its correctional facilities.

For the first time, officials are offering a glimpse inside the prison bus that failed to keep inmate Gonzalo Lopez held before he managed to escape.

WACO, Texas (KWTX) - The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) on Aug. 6 announced it is taking “swift and immediate action” to address a rise in drug-related inmate homicides and ...