TDCJ - Ruben M. Torres Unit (TE)

State Prison

Last Updated: February 20, 2024
Address
125 Private Rd 4303, Hondo, TX 78861
Beds
1384
County
Medina
Phone
830-426-5325

Torres 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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You can support your loved ones at Torres Unit on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 830-426-5325.

Located at 125 Private Rd 4303 in Hondo, TX, Torres Unit carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. Torres 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 Torres Unit, exclusively for male inmates, has a capacity of 1,384 and accommodates custody levels G1, G2, and G4. Situated on approximately 350 acres, the unit engages in agricultural operations such as managing security horses, security pack canines, and maintaining a unit garden. Additionally, it operates a print shop for manufacturing and logistics purposes and provides laundry services for the Ney State Jail.

Medical services at Torres include ambulatory medical and dental care, all conveniently located on a single level, with housing accommodations for CPAP users. These services are managed by UTMB, ensuring comprehensive healthcare for inmates. Educational programs encompass literacy, CHANGES/Pre-Release, and cognitive intervention, along with career and technology programs like automotive fundamentals and training in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration, as well as electrical trades.

Further support is offered through additional programs and services, including faith-based and transformational ministry dormitories, adult education programs, life decisions programs, peer education, reentry planning, chaplaincy services, and the GO KIDS Initiative, promoting holistic development and rehabilitation.

In terms of community engagement, Torres Unit is actively involved in various work projects, providing services to city agencies, local organizations, the area food bank, and Texas Parks and Wildlife. Volunteer initiatives play a crucial role in the rehabilitation process, with programs focused on substance abuse education, support groups, mentoring, and religious or faith-based studies and activities, fostering personal growth and positive behavioral changes among inmates.

TDCJ - Ruben M. Torres Unit - Family Information Guide
TDCJ - Ruben M. Torres Unit - Inmate Handbook

Inmate Locator

Torres 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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