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Beto Unit

Tennessee Colony, Anderson County, TX

Capacity

3,471

Facility Overview

CodeBT
TypePrison
OperatorCID
GenderMale
WardenTimothy Hooper
EstablishedSeptember 1984
Capacity3,471
RegionRegion II

Leadership & Contact

WardenTimothy Hooper
Phone(903) 928-2217
Address1391 FM 3328, Tennessee Colony, TX 75884

Property Details

CountyAnderson County
Acreage5,723 acres
CityTennessee Colony
Est.September 1984

Custody Levels

Maximum Security420 beds (12%)
Medium Security1,800 beds (52%)
Minimum Security851 beds (25%)
Trusty Camp400 beds (12%)
Total Beds3,471

Programs & Services

Beto Unit provides extensive vocational training including welding, automotive repair, and computer technology. Educational programs cover adult literacy, GED preparation, and college-level courses through partnerships with local institutions. The unit operates a large agricultural program with livestock management and crop production. Medical and mental health services are available on-site.
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