Ruben Gutierrez was sentenced to death for the 1998 Brownsville murder of an elderly woman. His execution was stayed in July.
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Texas’ Prison Guard Shortfall
About 25% of Texas’ correctional officer positions are unfilled. Inmates say the shortages make it harder for them to get respite during hot summer months.
Texas Overcrowded and Understaffed Jails
Limits on who can be released without paying bail and difficulties hiring guards worsen the situation.