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Darrington Unit — Rosharon, TX
| Item | Information |
|---|---|
| Unit Address and Phone Number | 59 Darrington Road Rosharon, Texas 77583 (281) 595-3465 (ext.007) |
| Unit Location | Four (4) miles north of Rosharon on FM 521 in Brazoria County |
| Senior Warden | Brenda Chaney |
| Regional Director | Brian Rodeen, Region III |
| CI Division Deputy Director | Rodney Cooper |
| Date Unit Established or On Line | 1917 |
| Total Employees | 557 |
| Security Employees | 424 |
| Non-Security Employees | 78 |
| Windham Education Employees | 20 |
| Contract Medical and Psychiatric Employees | Medical = 33; Psychiatric = 2 |
| Offender Gender | Male |
| Maximum Capacity | Unit: 1,610, Trusty Camp: 321 |
| Custody Levels Housed | G1 – G5, Administrative Segregation, Outside Trusty |
| Approximate Acreage | 6,770 |
| Agricultural Operations | Cow/Calf Operation, Edible and Field Crops, Egg Laying/Washing/Packaging Operations, Farm Shop, Security Horses/Dogs, Swine Finishing Operation, Cold Storage Facility |
| Manufacturing and Logistics Op. | Tire Retreading Plant |
| Facility Operations | Unit Maintenance |
| Additional Operations | Windham Region III Administrative Office |
| Medical Capabilities | Ambulatory medical, dental and mental health services. Special housing for offenders undergoing radiation therapy. Regional Telemedicine Services available. Managed by UTMB. |
| Special Treatment Programs | None |
| Educational Programs | Literacy (Adult Basic Education/GED), Special Education, CHANGES/Pre-Release, Cognitive Intervention, Life Matters, Project RIO |
| Career and Technology Programs | Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Automotive Specialization (A/C) |
| Additional Programs/Services | Faith Based Dormitory, Adult Education Program (upon availability), HIV Peer Education, Community Tours |
| Community Work Projects | Services provided to local organizations and Habitat for Humanity. |
| Volunteer Initiatives | Substance Abuse Education, Life Skills, Support Groups, Religious/Faith Based |
For more information on the Darrington Unit and other prisons in the state of Texas, visit the online prison directory at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Darrington Unit Directions
59 Darrington Road
Rosharon, Texas 77583
(281) 595-3465 (ext.007)
Bridges to Life Book
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Victim Comments
“The first thing that victims must do is learn to live again. This program helps them to accept that change and learn to live and trust again.”
Inmate Comments
“The best part about this program is the small group setting which allows both victim and inmate to be open and honest with one another and the trust, confidence that is built through these groups.”