MARLIN, Texas (KXXV) — The Texas Legislature has approved $37 million to fund a new independent water system at the William P. Hobby Unit in Marlin, aiming to address long-standing water quality issues at the prison.

$37 million in state funding was approved during the 89th Legislative Session to build an independent water system for the William P. Hobby Unit in Marlin.

The investment comes after ongoing concerns over water quality at the prison, including reports of discolored, foul-smelling water from inmates and their families.

TDCJ says temporary measures are in place, including water tankers and bottled water.

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“It’s just such an issue, I don’t know how they can let them live like that,” said the concerned friend of an inmate at the Hobby Unit Mikayla Curtis.

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