Correctional Institutions Division - Prison
ACA Accredited Unit Since January 2003
Unit Address and Phone Number:
1300 FM 655, Rosharon, Texas 77583
(281) 595-3481 (**027)
Unit Location:
Four (4) miles west of FM 521 on FM 655 in Brazoria County
Senior Warden:
James Jones
CI Division Deputy Director:
Rodney Cooper
Date Unit Established or On Line:
September 1983
Security Employees *:
349
Non-Security Employees *:
76
Windham Education Employees *:
14
Contract Medical and Psychiatric Employees *:
Medical = 37; Psychiatric = 3
Maximum Capacity*:
Unit: 1,389, Trusty Camp: 214
Custody Levels Housed:
G1 - G3, Administrative Segregation, Outside Trusty
Approximate Acreage:
16,369 (Co-located with Ramsey and Stringfellow)
Agricultural Operations:
Ramsey, Stringfellow, and Terrell work in cooperation: Cotton Gin, Cow/Calf Operations, Edible and Field Crops, Fresh Vegetable Cannery, Grain Dryer/Storage, Alfalfa Dehydrator, Swine Finishing Operation, Security Horses/Dogs, Terrell participates in the Texas Fresh Approach Food Bank Program.
Manufacturing and Logistics Op.:
None
Facility Operations:
Unit Maintenance
Additional Operations:
Southern Region Offender Transportation
Medical Capabilities:
Ambulatory medical, dental and mental health services. Infirmary with 12 assisted living beds. Hub site for audiology clinic. Telemedicine Services available. Type I Geriatric Facility. All services on a single level. Managed by UTMB.
Educational Programs:
Literacy (Adult Basic Education/GED), Special Education, CHANGES/Pre-Release, English as a Second Language, Cognitive Intervention, Project RIO
Career and Technology Programs: Diversified Career Preparation, Electrical Trades, Welding
Additional Programs/Services:
Faith-Based Dormitory, Adult Education Program (upon availability), HIV Peer Education, Crime Stoppers
Community Work Projects:
None
Volunteer Initiatives:
Literacy/Education, Employment/Job Skills, Substance Abuse Education, Life Skills, Support Groups, Religious/Faith Based
* Data as of July 31, 2008
