Problems with Prison Construction
I. New prisons can’t be staffed
II. New prisons can’t be managed properly
a. Staff shortages have forced TDCJ to rely on inmates to perform guards’ duties
b. New prisons could push prison healthcare to unconstitutional levels, exploding costs
I. Prisons are a never-ending tax burden
II. New prisons can’t be staffed
I. Prison construction fails to increase public safety
II. Increasing incarceration does not reduce criminal activity
III. Building prisons perpetuates the revolving door of recidivism
IV. Incarceration fails to provide a path towards responsible living