Terrell (R3)
Correctional Institutions Division - Prison
ACA Accredited Unit Since January 2003
| Unit Full Name: | C.T. Terrell Unit |
| Unit Address and Phone Number: | 1300 FM 655, Rosharon, TX 77583 (281) 595-3481 (**027) |
| Unit Location: | Four miles west of FM 521 on FM 655 in Brazoria County |
| Senior Warden: | Felipe Gonzalez |
| Regional Director: | John Werner, Region III |
| CI Division Deputy Director: | Billy Hirsch |
| Date Unit Established or On Line: | September 1983 |
| Total Employees *: | 466 |
| Security Employees *: | 345 |
| Non-Security Employees *: | 81 |
| Windham Education Employees *: | 8 |
| Contract Medical and Mental Health Employees *: | Medical = 30; Mental Health = 2 |
| Offender Gender: | Male |
| Maximum Capacity *: | Unit: 1,389 Trusty Camp: 214 |
| Custody Levels Housed: | G1-G3, Outside Trusty |
| Approximate Acreage: | 14,667 (Co-located with Ramsey and Stringfellow) (Additional 2,200 leased acres) |
| Agricultural Operations: | Terrell, Ramsey, and Stringfellow work in cooperation: Cotton Gin, Cow/Calf Operation, Edible and Field Crops, Farm Shop, Fresh Vegetable Cannery, Grain Dryer/Storage, Alfalfa Dehydrator, Swine Finishing Operation, Security Horses, and Security Pack Canines. |
| Manufacturing and Logistics Op.: | Southern Region Mechanical Shop |
| Facility Operations: | Unit Maintenance |
| Additional Operations: | Southern Region Offender Transportation; Office of the Inspector General Regional Headquarters |
| Medical Capabilities: | Ambulatory medical, dental, and mental health services. Medical care available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Infirmary with 12 assisted living beds. Telemedicine, Digital Medical Services (DMS), and audiology available. Type I Geriatric Facility. All services on a single level, including assisted disability services (ADS) showers and CPAP accommodating housing. Managed by UTMB. |
| Educational Programs: | Literacy (Adult Basic Education/GED), CHANGES/Pre-Release, Cognitive Intervention |
| Career and Technology Programs: Electrical Trades; Welding | |
| Additional Programs/Services: | Faith Based Dormitory, Adult Education Program (upon availability), Peer Education, Reentry Planning, Chaplaincy Services, Crime Stoppers, GO KIDS Initiative |
| Community Work Projects: | Services provided to county agencies. |
| Volunteer Initiatives: | Literacy/Education, Employment/Job Skills, Substance Abuse Education, Life Skills, Support Groups, Religious/Faith Based Studies and Activities |
* Data as of September 15, 2016