Pressure Mounts on Texas to Address Brutal Heat Crisis in Prison Cells The sweltering heat that grips Texas every summer brings more than just discomfort for its citizens; it's a ticking time bomb for the state's prison population.
The brutal conditions inside cells, where temperatures regularly soar above 115F (46C), have become a national scandal.
The recent wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of Jason Wilson highlights the state's callous disregard for human life.