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Story summary
- A federal trial in Austin, Texas, examines the lack of air conditioning after at least five inmate deaths in two years.
- Plaintiffs say the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) violates constitutional rights by failing to provide humane conditions.
- The case follows a 2025 ruling deemed such conditions unconstitutional.
- TDCJ officials cite funding limits, noting costs exceed $1.5 billion, and the two-week trial could set nationwide standards.
