PrisonRegion II

Hughes Unit

Gatesville, Coryell County, TX

Capacity

2,984

Facility Overview

CodeHU

TypePrison

OperatorCID

GenderMale

WardenJohn Lopez

EstablishedJanuary 1990

Capacity2,984

RegionRegion II

Leadership & Contact

WardenJohn Lopez

Phone(254) 865-2222

Address1234 Prison Road, Gatesville, TX 76528

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Property Details

CountyCoryell County

Acreage390 acres

CityGatesville

Est.January 1990

Custody Levels

Maximum Security255 beds (9%)

Medium Security1,200 beds (40%)

Minimum Security1,000 beds (34%)

Work Camp529 beds (18%)

Total Beds2,984

Programs & Services

Hughes Unit offers comprehensive educational programs including adult basic education, GED preparation, vocational training in construction trades and facility maintenance. Medical services include primary care, dental services, mental health counseling, and medication management. Inmates participate in work assignments throughout the facility including food service, maintenance, landscaping, and manufacturing programs. Recreation includes organized sports, fitness activities, and yard recreation. Library services and religious programming are available to all inmates.

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