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Wallace 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
All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for State - medium facility.
The phone carrier is Securus Tech®, to see their rates and best-calling plans for your inmate to call you.
If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders
Located at 1675 S FM 3525 in Colorado City, TX, Wallace Unit carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. Wallace 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 Wallace Unit, exclusively for male inmates, has a total capacity of 1,448 individuals, including the main unit housing 1,384 and additional work camps accommodating 64 inmates. Nestled on approximately 524 acres alongside the Ware Unit, it collaborates with Ware in various agricultural pursuits, such as hay production, and maintains security horses, security pack canines, and a unit garden. Moreover, the facility operates a farm shop to support its agricultural activities.
In terms of manufacturing and logistics, the Wallace Unit hosts a garment factory to provide vocational opportunities for its inmates. To ensure smooth operations, the facility maintains dedicated unit maintenance services. Furthermore, it oversees the San Angelo Work Camp, which contributes to its additional operations alongside scent-specific canine units and laundry services provided for the Ware Unit.
Medical care at the Wallace Unit is overseen by Texas Tech, covering ambulatory medical and dental needs, with telemedicine services available for remote consultations. The facility offers CPAP accommodating housing and ensures that all medical services are easily accessible on a single level.
Education and vocational training are prioritized, with literacy programs, CHANGES/Pre-Release initiatives, cognitive intervention courses, and career and technology programs such as automotive specialization and construction carpentry. Additionally, Western Texas College offers vocational training in horticulture.
Additional services provided include a faith-based dormitory, adult education programs, life decisions programs, chaplaincy services, and the GO KIDS Initiative, which focuses on the well-being of inmates' children.
Community engagement is a key focus, with inmates contributing to various projects benefiting city and county agencies, area school districts, local organizations, the area food bank, and Habitat for Humanity. Volunteer initiatives are also active, offering substance abuse education, life skills training, support groups, victim awareness programs, and religious or faith-based studies and activities.
TDCJ - Daniel Webster Wallace Unit - Family Information Guide
TDCJ - Daniel Webster Wallace Unit - Inmate Handbook
Wallace 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.
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)
Confirm the inmate is assigned to the unit you are planning to visit and has visitation privileges.
Inmate Information Search
Confirm the unit visitation schedule and verify that visitation has not been canceled. An eligible inmate cannot receive visitors if visitation has been canceled.
Bring photo identification (ID). Click here for a list of appropriate photo identification.
Check clothing for compliance. Click here for guidelines.
Make sure you are not bringing prohibited items on the unit. Vehicles and visitors are subject to search by unit staff. Click here for items allowed and not allowed.
Do not bring cash (except coins, not more than $35).
No cell phones inside the secure perimeter.
Special visits or visits requiring special accommodations should be arranged before the visit. If you have made special arrangements with the unit, call before leaving to ensure that plans for your visit have been made and are in place. Click here for examples of special visits and special accommodations.
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
