When did the Texas Legislature expand the jurisdiction of the commission to include county and municipal jails operated under vendor contract?

a. 1983
b. 1984
c. 1985
d. 1986


Answer: a. 1983

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There have been no enemy combatants captured in Afghanistan

a. true b. false

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Some scholars have suggested that "fear of crime" is in reality a "concern for crime."

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Most of the inmates at ________________ institutions are first-time offenders who are nonviolent and well behaved.

A. minimum-security B. medium-security C. maximum-security D. supermax

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