Texas appeals order requiring prison air conditioning, saying it puts operations at risk

A local news story from Texas, reported by Houston Pub Media.

Local News · Texas · October 13, 2026

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TDCJ, which estimates climate control will cost $1.5 billion, said the federal judge’s order imposes “chaos and confusion” on the country’s largest prison system.

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