Prior to 1910,Texas prisons were leased to railroads,planters,and others who provided them with food and clothing and paid a stipend to the state.

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This is a true statement about the history of Texas prisons prior to 1910. The system of leasing prisoners to private companies was known as the convict lease system and was widely used in Southern states during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The conditions were often harsh and led to high rates of mortality among prisoners. The convict lease system was abolished in Texas in 1910.

Prior to 1910,Texas Prisons Were Leased to Railroads,planters,and Others Who