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Women win suit for air conditioning in Texas prisons
Public safetyThe women called the “lionesses” prevailed in a lawsuit seeking air conditioning across the Texas prison system.
The Ballot Texas Policy DeskSep 29, 2026
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Texas police department ordered to close
Public safetyThe department was ordered to shut down after failing to provide a public benefit, Dallas News reported.
The Ballot Texas Policy DeskSep 16, 2026
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Conroe funds 51 Flock cameras as Texas governments pull back
Public safetyConroe continues paying for 51 cameras as Dallas plans a major reduction and 23 Texas governments reconsider Flock systems.
The Ballot Texas Policy DeskSep 15, 2026
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Texas orders Trinidad Police Department to shut down
Public safetyThe state ordered the Trinidad Police Department to close after a TCOLE investigation into the local agency.
The Ballot Texas News DeskSep 15, 2026