TDCJ OFFENDER'S TO BE CHARGED $100 A YEAR FOR MEDICAL VISITS IN PRISON?

TDCJ has gone the extra mile on this one.  Clearly, its not TDCJ Offenders being charged $100 per year for their medical cost.  It's the offenders families, once again, who are charged for such expenses.  Texas families with loved ones in prison must pay taxes, pay offender court costs, and now, must also pay $100 each year in medical coverage.  Amazing!  Part of the budget cuts should have cut the amount of Warden's each unit has.  For example, at the Hughes Unit, there are a total of three Warden's.  When in fact, all is needed is one warden to run the entire area.  Ranking officials consist of two Major's, multiple Captain's, multiple Lieutenants, and lastly, multiple Sergeant's.  All of which, fail in their duties daily, as no official holds them accountable.  Therefore, paychecks for such officials is useless.  Not only will offenders trust fund accounts be charged the $100 per year for medical visits, sources also state over 130 medical personnel will lose their jobs come September 1, 2011, the same date this new HB26 bill goes into effect.  We need to step up to the plate and petition a new review of this bill. Texans pay enough taxes for the operation of prison institutions, now, this is just another tactic to charge Texans more money because TDCJ offenders do not get paid any income while in prison.  http://brokenchains.us/utmb/news.html