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Lopez (RL)

ACA Accredited Unit Since May 2006

Unit Full Name:  Reynaldo V. Lopez Unit

Date Unit Established or On Line:  November 1997

Total Employees:  257

Security Employees:  192

Non-Security Employees:  39

Windham Education Employees:  13

Contract Medical and Mental Health Employees:  Medical = 12; Mental Health = 1

Inmate Gender:  Male

Capacity:  903

Custody Levels Housed:  J1-J5, G1, G2, Transient

Approximate Acreage:  301 (Co-located with Segovia)

Agricultural Operations:  Lopez and Segovia work in cooperation: Contract Farming, Security Horses, Security Pack Canines, and Unit Garden. Lopez participates in the Texas Second Chance Program.

Manufacturing and Logistics Operations:  None

Facility Operations:  Unit Maintenance

Additional Operations:  None

Medical Capabilities:  Ambulatory medical, dental, and mental health services. All services on a single level. Managed by UTMB.

Educational Programs:  Literacy (Adult Basic Education/GED), CHANGES/Pre-Release, Cognitive Intervention; Career and Technology Programs: Construction Carpentry; Culinary Arts; Electrical Trades

Additional Programs/Services:  Faith-Based Dormitory, Adult Education Program (upon availability), Reentry Planning, Chaplaincy Services, Community Tours, GO KIDS Initiative

Community Work Projects:  Services provided to city agencies, the area food bank, and Texas Parks and Wildlife.

Volunteer Initiatives:  Substance Abuse Education, Life Skills, Support Groups, Religious/Faith-Based Studies and Activities