Correctional Institutions Division - Prison
ACA Accredited Unit Since January 2007
Unit Address and Phone Number:
1400 FM 3452, Palestine, Texas 75803
(903) 723-5074 (**028)
Unit Location:
Seven (7) miles west of Palestine off FM 645 on FM 3452 in Anderson County
Senior Warden:
Michael Sizemore
CI Division Deputy Director:
Rodney Cooper
Date Unit Established or On Line:
July 1982
Security Employees *:
204
Non-Security Employees *:
69
Windham Education Employees *:
10
Contract Medical and Psychiatric Employees *:
Medical = 25; Psychiatric = 1
Maximum Capacity*:
Unit: 816; Trusty Camp: 321
Custody Levels Housed:
G1-G3, Administrative Segregation, Outside Trusty
Approximate Acreage:
20,518 (Co-located with Coffield, Gurney, Michael and Beto)
Agricultural Operations:
Beto, Gurney and Powledge work in cooperation: Cow/Calf Operation, Swine Farrowing/Nursery/Finishing Operations, Security Horses/Dogs, Poultry Laying Operation, Farm Shop, Feed Mill, Grain Storage, Unit Garden
Manufacturing and Logistics Op.:
Metal Fabrication Plant
Facility Operations:
Unit Maintenance
Medical Capabilities:
Ambulatory medical, dental and mental health services. Eight assisted-living beds and 58 wheelchair- accommodated beds. Type I Geriatric Facility. Physical therapy available. All services on a single level. Managed by UTMB.
Educational Programs:
Literacy (Adult Basic Education/GED), Special Education, CHANGES/Pre-Release, Cognitive Intervention, Project RIO
Career and Technology Programs: Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing; Painting and Decorating
Apprenticeship Programs: Combination Welding
Trinity Valley Community College Vocational: Auto Body, Welding
Additional Programs/Services:
Adult Education Program (upon availability), Life Decisions Program, HIV Peer Education
Community Work Projects:
Services provided to city and county agencies and the Texas Department of Transportation.
Volunteer Initiatives:
Substance Abuse Education, Life Skills, Support Groups, Religious/Faith Based
* Data as of July 31, 2008
