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Wynne Unit — Huntsville, TX

Item Information
Unit Address FM 2821 W
Huntsville, Texas 77320
Unit Phone Number (936) 295-9126
Senior Warden Thomas Prasifka
Unit Chaplain Linda Hill
Regional Director Robert Treon, Region I
Date Unit Established 1883
Total Employees 771
Security Employees 455
Non-Security Employees 140
Offender Population/Gender 2,582 Male
Maximum Population 2,300 Unit; 321 Trusty Camp
Custody Levels Housed G1 – G5, Administrative Segregation, Outside Trusty
Agricultural Operations Wynne and Holliday work in cooperation: Edible and Field Crops, Egg Laying Operation, Farm Shop, Peach Orchards, Regional Pest Control, Security Horses/Dogs, Swine Finishing Operation, Veterinary Clinic, and assists Goree Unit in Horse Breeding Program
Manufacturing and Logistics Operations Computer Recovery Facility, License Plate Plant, Mattress Factory, Signage/Plastics Facility, Sticker Plant, Mechanical Shop, Tire/Wrecker Operation, Food Service Warehouse, Freight Terminal
Educational Programs Literacy/Reading, CHANGES/Pre-Release, Cognitive Intervention, Special Education, Project RIO
Career and Technology Programs: Computer Maintenance Technician, Diesel Mechanics, Diversified Career Preparation, Small Engine Repair, Welding
Apprenticeship Programs: Graphic Designer
Lee College Academic / Sam Houston State University Academic
Lee College Vocational: Electronics, Truck Driving, Welding
Additional Programs Spiritual Growth Programs, HIV Peer Education, Substance Abuse Education and Support Groups, Mentoring Program
Volunteer Programs Chaplaincy, Education, Substance Abuse, Bridges To Life
Additional Operations Windham School District Administrative Headquarters, Regional Office and Warehouse
Volunteer Programs Chaplaincy, Education, Substance Abuse, Bridges To Life
Medical Capabilities Ambulatory medical, dental and mental health services. Digital Medical Services (DMS) electronic specialty clinics. Managed by UTMB.

For more information on the Wynne Unit and other prisons in the state of Texas, visit the online prison directory at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

Wynne Unit Directions

FM 2821 W
Huntsville, Texas 77320
936-295-9126

Wynne Unit Map

From Houston: Go I-45 North to Huntsville. On the north side of Huntsville, take Exit 118 (Hwy 75). Turn right (south) at the light (Hwy 75). Go ½ mile to the 1st light, FM 2821, and turn left. Go 100 yards and entrance to the Wynne Unit is on the left.

From College Station take FM 30 E. until you get to Hwy 45 in Huntsville, turn left onto Hwy 45 N., take exit 118, take a right at the light onto FM 75 until you reach 2821 on your left, turn onto 2821 and you will see the Wynne Unit on your left.

You can also take FM 30 E. into Huntsville, cross over Hwy 45 and continue on 30 which turns into 11th St., continue until you reach FM 75 N., turn left onto 75 N. and continue until you reach 2821, turn right onto 2821 and the Wynne Unit will be on your left.

Bridges to Life Book

Restoring Peace – Using Lessons From Prison to Mend Broken Relationships details the principles used in the Bridges To Life program, combined with actual stories from victim and inmate participants. The book is intended for repairing or improving relationships with others.

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.”