TDCJ - Willacy State Jail - MTC

Private Facility

Last Updated: February 10, 2024
Address
1695 S Buffalo Dr, Raymondville, TX 78580
Beds
1069
County
Willacy
Phone
956-689-4900
Fax
956-689-4001

Willacy State Jail 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 Raymondville, TX, Willacy State Jail 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, Willacy State Jail 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.

Willacy State Jail, exclusively for male inmates, has a capacity of 1,069 individuals and spans approximately 100 acres. Although it does not engage in agricultural operations or manufacturing and logistics activities, the facility prioritizes unit maintenance to ensure smooth operations.

Medical care at Willacy is overseen by UTMB, covering ambulatory medical, dental, and mental health services. The facility offers telemedicine and Digital Medical Services (DMS), with all services conveniently located on a single level for accessibility.

In terms of education, the facility provides adult basic education and GED programs, along with life skills training. Vocational programs offered include plumbing and painting, aimed at equipping inmates with valuable skills for their future.

Additional programs and services available at Willacy State include a faith-based dormitory, adult education programs (subject to availability), peer education initiatives, and chaplaincy services to support inmates' spiritual needs.

Although the Jail does not engage in community work projects, it actively encourages volunteer initiatives aimed at inmate rehabilitation and personal development. These initiatives include substance abuse education, parent training programs, support groups, and religious or faith-based studies and activities.

Managed by the Management and Training Corporation (MTC), the Willacy State Jail focuses on providing essential services, educational opportunities, and support programs to help inmates prepare for successful reintegration into society.

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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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