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HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — Harris County has a razor-thin budget, but it also has a troubled jail, which does not meet standards according to the state. It’s a complex problem with no easy solutions. The jail is undoubtedly overcrowded and understaffed. And on Tuesday, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez appealed to commissioners, looking for help. The jail, which he runs, …

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