Which of the following is an accurate description of Texas's state jails?
a) They house people accused of felony and misdemeanor criminal offenses who have not made bail and convicted felons who are awaiting transfer to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
b) They house certain nonviolent offenders, which diverts them from the state prison system.
c) They house certain violent offenders.
d) They house inmates when the county jails become overcrowded.
e) They are designed to house juvenile offenders only.
Answer: B
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