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PrisonRegion I
Ellis Unit
Huntsville, Walker County, TX
Capacity
2,480
Facility Overview
CodeEL
TypePrison
OperatorCID
GenderMale
WardenMarcus Williams
EstablishedJanuary 1965
Capacity2,480
RegionRegion I
Leadership & Contact
WardenMarcus Williams
Phone(936) 295-5756
Address1697 FM 980, Huntsville, TX 77320
Property Details
CountyWalker County
Acreage11,786 acres
CityHuntsville
Est.January 1965
Custody Levels
Medium Security1,600 beds (65%)
Minimum Security880 beds (35%)
Total Beds2,480
Programs & Services
Ellis Unit provides vocational training in horticulture, building maintenance, and food service management. Educational programs include adult literacy, GED preparation, and life skills courses. The unit features a large agricultural operation and offers substance abuse treatment programs.