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Local ministry spreads Christmas joy to inmates at TDCJ Roberson Unit

Local ministry spreads Christmas joy to inmates at TDCJ Roberson Unit

MSNKIDY-TV San Angelo

TDCJ unit dealing with water pressure issues

TDCJ unit dealing with water pressure issues

MSNKYTX-TV Tyler-Longview

#TDCJ unit leadership witnesses firsthand the dedication and hard work our officers and staff demonstrate every day in their roles. During National Correctional Officers Week, as with every day of the year, wardens and ranking officials extend their heartfelt appreciation to the men and women who have answered the call to serve and protect, playing a vital role in keeping Texas safe. Watch the video to hear their messages of gratitude and recognition as we honor our correctional professionals. |

#TDCJ unit leadership witnesses firsthand the dedication and hard work our officers and staff demonstrate every day in their roles. During National Correctional Officers Week, as with every day of the year, wardens and ranking officials extend their heartfelt appreciation to the men and women who have answered the call to serve and protect, playing a vital role in keeping Texas safe. Watch the video to hear their messages of gratitude and recognition as we honor our correctional professionals. |

12K viewsMay 10, 2025

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#TDCJ unit leadership witnesses firsthand the dedication and hard work our officers and staff demonstrate every day in their roles. During National Correctional Officers Week, as with every day of the year, wardens and ranking officials extend their heartfelt appreciation to the men and women who have answered the call to serve and protect, playing a vital role in keeping Texas safe. Watch the video below to hear their messages of gratitude and recognition as we honor our correctional profession

#TDCJ unit leadership witnesses firsthand the dedication and hard work our officers and staff demonstrate every day in their roles. During National Correctional Officers Week, as with every day of the year, wardens and ranking officials extend their heartfelt appreciation to the men and women who have answered the call to serve and protect, playing a vital role in keeping Texas safe. Watch the video below to hear their messages of gratitude and recognition as we honor our correctional profession

31.8K viewsMay 10, 2025

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Escape from TDCJ Huntsville Unit raises concerns over public safety and notifications

Escape from TDCJ Huntsville Unit raises concerns over public safety and notifications

The Life Skills program at the TDCJ - W.J. Estelle Unit is redefining education for the hearing impaired community, proving that change has no limits. This class pairs innovation and accessibility with real-world skills and builds a strong sense of confidence.🌟 For graduates like Renny Harvard, it's more than just a class, its an opportunity for growth. Watch to see how this program is changing lives. #TDCJ #growthmindset #rehabilitation | Texas Department of Criminal Justice

The Life Skills program at the TDCJ - W.J. Estelle Unit is redefining education for the hearing impaired community, proving that change has no limits. This class pairs innovation and accessibility with real-world skills and builds a strong sense of confidence.🌟 For graduates like Renny Harvard, it's more than just a class, its an opportunity for growth. Watch to see how this program is changing lives. #TDCJ #growthmindset #rehabilitation | Texas Department of Criminal Justice

22K viewsMar 21, 2025

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Safety, security, and the opportunity to impact the lives of others. Become a correctional officer today and make a difference in your future, their future, and our future. | Texas Department of Criminal Justice

Safety, security, and the opportunity to impact the lives of others. Become a correctional officer today and make a difference in your future, their future, and our future. | Texas Department of Criminal Justice

1.6M viewsSep 1, 2022

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TDCJ locking down and searching all facilities

TDCJ officer accused of attempting to traffic meth into prison

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#TDCJ officially launched the new Correctional Development Program earlier this week, which is designed to ensure cadet graduates are equipped with the practical skills and knowledge to handle real-world correctional operations. This new program consists of: ⭐️ Eight-Week Pre-Service Academy ⭐️ Five-Phase Training Model ⭐️ Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) ⭐️ Updated Physical Agility Test (PAT) Learn more about the Correctional Development Program by watching below: | Texas Depar

12.8K viewsApr 19, 2025

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Documents released show TDCJ failures leading up to inmate escape

13 Investigates found more than 100 prison employees fired this year

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TDCJ ‘correctional officers’ linked to drug smuggling ring, indictment said

TDCJ and the Office of Inspector General are surging personnel to find and stop the flow of illegal and dangerous contraband into correctional facilities. Beginning this month, specialized search and drug testing teams, assisted by cadets who are near the end of their officer training program will be making unannounced visits at specific units. Here is an inside look at the campaign to uncover contraband at the Coffield Unit in Tennessee Colony. | Texas Department of Criminal Justice

32.1K viewsDec 10, 2021

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TDCJ search teams have located and taken Alvin Elliott back into custody. The 25 year old Johnston Unit offender had been missing since 8:15 this morning. He was taken into custody just after 4:00 without incident about 2 miles from where he went missing. He will likely be facing additional charges. | Texas Department of Criminal Justice

20K viewsJul 22, 2019

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How does TDCJ decide where inmates go? 📍 State classification evaluates each inmate, determines the right facility, and plans transportation. Today, the agency is larger than ever, and its approach is evolving to meet changing needs. Regionalization will help keep inmates closer to family, reduce transfers, and save time, money, and stress for everyone involved. 🤝 #TDCJ #Corrections #Rehabilitation | Texas Department of Criminal Justice

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This week TDCJ began introducing tablets at select correctional facilities. The Henley State Jail in Dayton was the first in the system to receive secure tablets which deliver educational, vocational, religious, and legal materials along with messaging and numerous other programs. Securus is providing tablets at no cost to the inmate or the state. In addition to Henley, the Kyle and Kegans units were also apart of the rollout this week. The Bell and Halbert units will receive them this upcoming

48K viewsDec 26, 2021

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Be sure to come out to the brand new TDCJ Career Center on October 8, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the Mega Hiring Event and Career Center Celebration! Meet with recruitment staff and correctional officers from units in Huntsville and surrounding areas to learn more about how to become part of the TDCJ team! For more information about the event, visit: https://Careercentercelebration.eventbrite.com For more information about becoming a correctional officer and the new pay scale, visit www.tdc

4.9K viewsSep 28, 2022

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Family of TDCJ corrections officer who died on the job still wants answers

Courage. Perseverance. Integrity. Commitment. These core values are what every TDCJ correctional professional strives to embody day in and day out. So when you're selected by your peers as the Polunsky Unit Employee of the Year, you know you're on the right track! Find the full story at https://www.tdcj.texas.gov/connections/-articles/20190400_polunsky_EOY.html | Texas Department of Criminal Justice

14.1K viewsApr 2, 2019

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TDCJ correctional officer arrested, accused of performing sexual act with inmate

The first all-female infirmary unit in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice is up and running! In the making for several years the infirmary unit is in place at the Christina Melton Crain Unit in Gatesville. The infirmary, which formally opened in July, provides basic hospital level care at the prison unit. For more information, check out https://bit.ly/34DkLKj #TDCJ | Texas Department of Criminal Justice

11.8K viewsOct 29, 2020

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Earlier this year, the agency introduced an Incentivized Housing program to the TDCJ - William P. Clements Unit and TDCJ - Alfred Hughes Unit. This innovative approach has led to a significant transformation in inmate behavior and has helped reduce disciplinary incidents. As a result, it has created a more cooperative environment, with a notable change in culture and improved conditions for both inmates and officers. Inmates must maintain a good disciplinary record or they can be at risk of bein

21.8K viewsAug 30, 2024

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We're recognizing TDCJ's 175th anniversary through November and we couldn't talk about the history of the agency without mentioning where it all began: The Huntsville "Walls" Unit. #TDCJ #FromTheFiles #texas #history | Texas Department of Criminal Justice

12.2K viewsNov 9, 2023

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Inmate artist Brian Estes began painting while incarcerated, using his talent to create eye-catching murals at the new TDCJ - Bartlett Unit. Estes along with two other inmate artists, Jeremy Nesbett and Johnny Krause, are using their creativity to bring beauty to the facility and foster a safer and more positive environment for inmates and staff. Watch to see how their murals are inspiring change: | Texas Department of Criminal Justice

14.4K viewsJan 10, 2025

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At 110 years old, the W.F. Ramsey Unit has endured face after face, change after change. Seated south of Houston, it was originally known as the Ramsey Prison Farm. Since, it has become a hub for many other things, such as taking on truck distribution after the closure of the Central Unit. They also have established a long-standing relationship with the University of Houston - Clear Lake, where offenders have access to bachelors and masters degrees. #TBT | Texas Department of Criminal Justice

5.2K viewsAug 9, 2018

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The new program at the TDCJ - W.J. Estelle Unit provides men in restrictive housing with the tools they need to turn negative thoughts into positive ones and gain more control over their behavior. Watch to learn more about this new program transforming the lives of inmates within restrictive housing. #TDCJ #impact #programming | Texas Department of Criminal Justice

19.8K viewsApr 18, 2025

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158.1K viewsOct 21, 2016

TDCJ Visitation Guide

16.7K viewsApr 19, 2021

Estelle Prison Unit

26.6K viewsJul 23, 2021

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