TDCJ - French Robertson Unit (RB)

State Prison

Last Updated: February 10, 2024
Address
12071 FM 3522, Abilene, TX 79601
Beds
2978
County
Jones
Phone
325-548-9035

Robertson Unit is for State Prison offenders sentenced anywhere from one year to life by the State Court in the county where the charges were filed

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Located at 12071 FM 3522 in Abilene, TX, Robertson Unit carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. Robertson Unit offers diverse educational and vocational programs aimed at equipping offenders for successful reintegration into society and reducing recidivism. Through these initiatives, inmates gain skills and confidence, fostering personal growth and resilience.

The Robertson Unit, a male correctional facility, can house 2,978 inmates across various custody levels, including G1-G5, security detention, and transient populations. Situated on approximately 402 acres alongside the Middleton Unit, it engages in cooperative agricultural operations, featuring security horse and pack canine programs, as well as a unit garden. Additionally, Robertson participates in the Unit Food Bank Garden Program, contributing to community support efforts.

Manufacturing and logistics operations at Robertson include a garment factory, supporting vocational training and employment opportunities for inmates. Facility operations are efficiently managed, ensuring maintenance and upkeep of the premises to high standards. Specialized operations involve the deployment of scent-specific canines and the facility serving as a regional release site. Moreover, Robertson provides laundry services for the Middleton Unit, facilitating operational efficiency.

In terms of healthcare, Robertson offers comprehensive medical services, including ambulatory care, dental treatments, and mental health support. The facility boasts a seventeen-bed infirmary, equipped with inpatient and crisis management beds. Chronic care clinics and Telemedicine Services are available, ensuring inmates have access to necessary healthcare resources. The facility ensures accessibility with ADA-compliant showers and housing to accommodate CPAP users. Medical services are overseen and managed by Texas Tech.

Educationally, Robertson offers diverse programs such as literacy courses, pre-release initiatives, and cognitive intervention. Career and technology programs provide vocational training in automotive specialization, HVAC systems, and small engine repair, empowering inmates with valuable skills for future employment opportunities.

Additional programs and services focus on holistic rehabilitation and reintegration, including adult education, chaplaincy services, community tours, and the GO KIDS Initiative. Peer education, reentry planning, and the Life Decisions Program further support inmates' transition back into society.

While community work projects are not currently implemented at Robertson, the facility actively engages volunteers in various initiatives, ranging from literacy and substance abuse education to life skills development, arts and crafts, and religious or faith-based studies and activities. The Storybook Project fosters family connections and literacy among inmates.

TDCJ - French Robertson Unit - Family Information Guide
TDCJ - French Robertson Unit - Inmate Handbook

Inmate Locator

Robertson Unit maintains a database of current inmates and their locations within the system. To locate an inmate, begin by using the DOC locator tool, which requires entering the first three letters of the inmate's first and last name, allowing for variations in spelling.

If unable to locate the desired information through free resources, users may opt to use the Arrest Record Search, which requires payment. While this option incurs a small fee, it provides access to the most up-to-date data available.

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Visitation Information

Inmate Visitation

Visitation plays an important role in maintaining the association between inmates and their friends and family as well as strengthening family ties. Visitation Procedure Update (effective December 28, 2023)

Preparing for your visit:

Before you travel to a unit:

  • Confirm the inmate is assigned to the unit you are planning to visit and has visitation privileges.
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  • Confirm the unit visitation schedule and verify that visitation has not been canceled. An eligible inmate cannot receive visitors if visitation has been canceled.

  • Do not bring cash (except coins, not more than $35).

  • No cell phones inside the secure perimeter.

  • Spiritual visits must be coordinated through the warden’s office.

Each inmate is only allowed one visit per weekend. To the extent possible, individuals on an inmate’s Visitors List should coordinate with one another and with the inmate to prevent subsequent visitors from being declined when they arrive at the unit.

General Information Guide for Families of Inmates (English/Español) - PDF
Inmate Rules and Regulations for Visitation (English/Español) - PDF

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