Tag Archives: Abbott suspends in-person visits at Texas jails to contain spread of coronavirus

Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order Friday afternoon suspending in-person visitation at all county and municipal jails in Texas in an attempt to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The order still allows inmates to meet with their attorneys or religious leaders. “Jails have shown to be highly susceptible to COVID-19 surges which is why we are focused on containing …

Read More »