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Wallace (WL)

ACA Accredited Unit Since April 2007

Correctional Institutions Division - Prison


Senior Warden:
Michael Miller

Regional Director:
Bryan Williams, Region V

Deputy Division Director:
Lonnie "L.E." Townsend

Address:

Daniel Webster Wallace Unit
1675 South FM 3525
Colorado City, TX 79512

Phone: (325) 728-2162 (**074)

Location: Exit 215 from IH-20 and south on FM 3525 in Mitchell County


Unit Full Name: Daniel Webster Wallace Unit

Date Unit Established or On Line: May 1994

Total Employees: 255

Security Employees: 169

Non-Security Employees: 63

Windham Education Employees: 10

Contract Medical and Mental Health Employees: Medical = 13; Mental Health = 0

Inmate Gender: Male

Capacity: 1,132

Custody Levels Housed: G1, G2, G4

Approximate Acreage: 524 (Co-located with Ware)

Agricultural Operations: Farm Shop; Wallace and Ware work in cooperation: Hay Production, Security Horses, Security Pack Canines, and Unit Garden.

Manufacturing and Logistics Op.: Garment Factory

Facility Operations: Unit Maintenance

Additional Operations: San Angelo Work Camp; Scent-Specific Canines; Laundry Services provided for the Ware Unit.

Medical Capabilities: Ambulatory medical and dental services. Telemedicine Services available. All services on a single level, including CPAP accommodating housing. Managed by Texas Tech.

Educational Programs: Literacy (Adult Basic Education/GED), CHANGES/Pre-Release, Cognitive Intervention; Career and Technology Programs: Automotive Specialization (Brakes, Engine Performance); Construction Carpentry; Western Texas College Vocational: Horticulture

Additional Programs/Services: Faith-Based Dormitory, Adult Education Program (upon availability), Life Decisions Program, Chaplaincy Services, GO KIDS Initiative

Community Work Projects: Services provided to city and county agencies, area school districts, local organizations, the area food bank, and Habitat for Humanity.

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