Correctional Institutions Division - State Operated State Jail
ACA Accredited Unit Since May 2006
Unit Address and Phone Number:
1203 El Cibolo Road, Edinburg, Texas 78542
(956) 316-3810 (**103)
Unit Location:
Approximately ten (10) miles north of Edinburg off Hwy 281 in Hidalgo County
Senior Warden:
William Walker
CI Division Deputy Director:
Rodney Cooper
Date Unit Established or On Line:
November 1997
Security Employees *:
200
Non-Security Employees *:
42
Windham Education Employees *:
16
Contract Medical and Psychiatric Employees *:
Medical = 16; Psychiatric = 3
Custody Levels Housed:
J1 - J5,
G2, Transient
Approximate Acreage:
300 (Co-located with Segovia)
Agricultural Operations:
Segovia and Lopez work in cooperation: Contract Farming, Security Horses/Dogs, Unit Garden. Lopez participates in the Texas Second Chance Program.
Manufacturing and Logistics Op.:
None
Facility Operations:
Unit Maintenance
Medical Capabilities:
Ambulatory medical, dental and mental health services. Wheelchair-accommodated beds are available for state jail offenders. Managed by UTMB.
Special Treatment Programs:
None
Educational Programs:
Literacy (Adult Basic Education/GED), CHANGES/Pre-Release, English as a Second Language, Cognitive Intervention, Project RIO
Career and Technology Programs: Construction Carpentry, Electrical Trades
Additional Programs/Services:
Adult Education Program (upon availability), Community Tours
Community Work Projects:
Services provided to the Texas Department of Transportation, the area food bank and Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Volunteer Initiatives:
Substance Abuse Education, Life Skills, Support Groups, Religious/Faith Based
* Data as of July 31, 2008
