Harris County Jail has new wing for inmates requiring frequent medical attention
By Pooja Lodhia
Published on April 7, 2026.
The Harris County Jail has added a wing for inmates who require frequent medical attention. The move comes amidst criticism over jail safety, with records showing 20 people died in custody in 2025 and two in 2026 respectively. The new medical wing is operated by Harris Health and aims to keep inmates with chronic health conditions from constantly being taken to the main medical clinic. No word on how many more people would need to be hired to streamline operations.
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