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The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is a state agency responsible for the management and operation of the Texas prison system. The agency was created in 1989 by the Texas Legislature and is headquartered in Huntsville, Texas. TDCJ is the largest prison system in the United States, with over 150,000 inmates housed in over 100 facilities across the state. The agency's mission is to "provide public safety by managing and operating a safe, secure, and humane correctional system." TDCJ employs over 35,000 staff members, including correctional officers, administrative staff, and medical personnel. The agency is overseen by the Texas Board of Criminal Justice, which is appointed by the Governor of Texas.

TDCJ is responsible for a wide range of functions, including:

* Operating and maintaining prisons and jails
* Providing inmate custody, care, and treatment
* Providing educational and vocational programs for inmates
* Providing medical and mental health care for inmates
* Supervising inmates on parole and probation
* Conducting investigations into inmate misconduct
* Maintaining inmate records
* Providing victim services
* Providing public information about the prison system

TDCJ is a complex and challenging organization. The agency faces a number of challenges, including overcrowding, understaffing, and budget cuts. However, TDCJ is committed to providing public safety and protecting the rights of inmates.

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