is not a great state for the privates, however, I
disagree with your comment that the regulatory bodies are
driving privatization into the ground. Texas' issue is
that there are too many inmates and not enough funds,
combined with some small companies (like MTC) that will
still bid low.
However, there are few states
that are doing this, and there is just the opposite in
the Federal area. The Federal business is booming in
the private market, and all estimates are that it
will only get stronger. The Federal business looks
more to quality vs low price, and the recent Federal
contracts (with per diems in the $80's) points to
this.
I do agree that the privates need a much more
concentrated effort on the legislative front vs each of them
doing it on their own, but I think that will
come.
Don't let Texas confuse the issue...in the end, this is
a service that MUST be done, and the privates can
do it more cost effectively...we just need to get
the small guys to stop bidding low in Texas, but that
will pass soon...in the meantime ... go Feds!!