Bexar County Jail Crisis Exposed | San Antonio News

San Antonio News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 29, 2026 · 2m

Bexar County’s jail is under fire for a deadly crisis: over the past decade, it’s recorded more suicides than any other large Texas county jail, and this year alone led the state in in-custody deaths—with most victims awaiting trial and legally innocent. Activists are demanding urgent reforms, citing failures in mental health care, detox protocols, and transparency. Families, like one mother fighting for four years for answers after her son’s death, are desperate for accountability. Detainees report enduring severe withdrawal symptoms without adequate support. Advocates propose immediate…