TDCJ - John B. Connally Unit (CY)

TDCJ - John B. Connally Unit (CY) basic information to help guide you through what you can do for your inmate while they are incarcerated. The facility's direct contact number: 830-583-4003

The inmates housed at Connally Unit located at 899 FM 632 in Kenedy, TX are placed according to their custody level (determined by a number of factors including the past criminal history and the length of their sentence). There are ample educational and vocational training programs for all inmates, especially ones that show a willingness to learn new things that will prepare them for a better life when they are released. The mission is to promote and prepare the offender to leave in better shape than when they arrived, giving them the best chance to never come back and thus lower the state's recidivism rate.

Connally Unit is a maximum security state prison located in Kenedy Texas. It houses the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) offenders level G1 (minimum) to G5 (maximum). The current capacity of the Connally Unit is 2,232 male inmates.

Connally Unit has an infirmary that can treat up to 17 patients, and even provide assisted living, there is a full time medical and mental health staff are available to inmates 24/7/365. Educational opportunities for inmates include literacy and adult basic education classes, as well as GED preparation and testing. Vocational technologies taught include carpentry, electrical and plumbing. Inmates can receive substance abuse treatment and participate in support groups like Narcotics and Alcoholics Anonymous during their incarceration.

In 2000 seven inmates broke out of who became known as the 'Texas Seven'. Six of these inmates were recaptured and one committed suicide, but during their time on the lam, the Texas Seven killed a police officer. After their recapture, the offenders were sentenced to death.

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TDCJ - John B. Connally Unit - Family Information Guide
TDCJ - John B. Connally Unit - Inmate Handbook

Offender Gender: Male Maximum Capacity*: 2,148 Custody Levels Housed: G1-G5, Administrative Segregation Approximate Acreage: 813 Agricultural Operations: Contract Grazing, Security Horses, Security Pack Canines, Unit Garden Manufacturing and Logistics Op.: None Facility Operations: Unit Maintenance Additional Operations: None Medical Capabilities: Ambulatory medical, dental, and mental health services. Medical care available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Seventeen in-patient bed infirmary, including 13 assisted living beds, two respiratory isolation rooms, and two mental health observation rooms. Telemedicine and Digital Medical Services (DMS) available. All services on a single level, including chronic care clinics and CPAP accommodating housing. Managed by UTMB. Educational Programs: Literacy (Adult Basic Education/GED), CHANGES/Pre-Release, Cognitive Intervention Career and Technology Programs: Construction Carpentry; Electrical Trades; Piping Trades/Plumbing Additional Programs/Services: Faith Based Dormitory, Adult Education Program (upon availability), Peer Education, Reentry Planning, Chaplaincy Services, Crime Stoppers, GO KIDS Initiative Community Work Projects: Services provided to local organizations and Habitat for Humanity. Volunteer Initiatives: Literacy/Education, Employment/Job Skills, Substance Abuse Education, Support Groups, Mentoring, Life Skills, Religious/Faith Based Studies and Activities