TDCJ - Gregory S. Coleman Unit - MTC

Private Facility

Last Updated: February 09, 2024
Address
1400 Industrial Blvd, Lockhart, TX 78644
Beds
1000
County
Caldwell
Phone
512-398-3480

Coleman Unit is for Private Facility offenders have not been sentenced yet and are detained here until their case is heard.

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Located in Lockhart, TX, Coleman Unit operates as a private contractor with various government agency agreements providing state-minimum custody requirements. Programs are offered to all custody levels, including work release residents focused on reentry success. With a strong emphasis on rehabilitation, Coleman Unit provides comprehensive educational and vocational opportunities. Onsite amenities include dietary, health, fitness, educational, religious, and recreational services. Regular inspections ensure compliance with government standards, ensuring the facility's continued operation.

The Coleman Unit, housing female offenders, has a capacity for 1,000 inmates across custody levels G1, G2, and Substance Abuse. Situated on approximately 31 acres, the facility operates Manufacturing and Logistics Programs such as On-Shore Resources and Henderson Controls, both certified under the Prison Industry Enhancement (PIE) program. Unit Maintenance oversees facility operations to ensure smooth functioning.

In terms of medical services, the Coleman Unit provides ambulatory medical and dental care, with management overseen by UTMB. Special Treatment Programs offered include the Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) Recovery Program and the In-Prison Therapeutic Community (IPTC), addressing specific needs related to substance abuse.

Educational opportunities abound at Coleman, with Adult Basic Education, Pre-GED, GED, and Life Skills programs available. Vocational training is provided in Computer Operating Systems Technology and Business Computer Information Systems, equipping inmates with valuable skills for potential employment upon release.

The facility also offers additional programs and services such as a Faith-Based Dormitory, an Adult Education Program (subject to availability), a PAWS in Prison initiative, and Chaplaincy Services to support spiritual and personal development.

Community engagement is facilitated through various work projects, with services provided to city and county agencies and local organizations. Volunteer initiatives play a crucial role in providing support and resources to inmates, covering areas such as Literacy/Education, Employment/Job Skills, Substance Abuse Education, Life Skills, Parent Training, Support Groups, Victims Awareness, Religious/Faith-Based Studies and Activities, and the Truth Be Told program, aimed at fostering personal growth and understanding. The Coleman Unit is operated by the Management and Training Corporation (MTC).

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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)

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  • 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.

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