TDCJ - Thomas Goree Unit (GR)

State Prison

Last Updated: February 09, 2024
Address
7405 Hwy 75 S, Huntsville, TX 77344
Beds
1000
County
Walker
Phone
936-295-6331

Goree 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 7405 Hwy 75 S in Huntsville, TX, Goree Unit carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. Goree 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 Goree Unit is a male correctional facility with a capacity of 1,000 inmates in the main unit and an additional 321 in the trusty camp. It houses inmates classified as G1-G3, along with those in administrative segregation, outside trusty, and transient status. Situated on approximately 717 acres, the facility operates a horse breeding program as part of its agricultural operations but does not engage in manufacturing or logistics activities. Facility operations primarily focus on unit maintenance, ensuring smooth functioning and upkeep.

In addition to its core functions, the Goree Unit undertakes several additional operations. These include conducting dynamic risk assessments for male offenders and serving as a transient facility for female offenders en route to Hospital Galveston. The unit also collaborates with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for specific purposes.

Medical services at the Goree Unit encompass ambulatory medical, dental, and mental health care, with digital medical services (DMS), electronic specialty clinics, respiratory treatment, and CPAP accommodating housing available. These services are managed by UTMB, ensuring comprehensive healthcare support for inmates. Special treatment programs, such as the Sex Offender Treatment Program (SOTP), address specific needs among the inmate population.

Educational offerings at the Goree Unit focus on literacy programs, including adult basic education and GED preparation. Additional programs and services provided include access to a faith-based dormitory, adult education programs when available, peer education initiatives, reentry planning, chaplaincy services, Crime Stoppers, and the GO KIDS Initiative aimed at promoting personal growth and development.

Community engagement is a priority for the Goree Unit, with inmates participating in various work projects that provide services to city agencies, local organizations, and Texas Parks and Wildlife. Volunteer initiatives at the facility encompass substance abuse education and religious or faith-based studies and activities, contributing to the rehabilitation and holistic development of inmates.

Inmate Locator

Goree 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.

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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.

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