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Hobby (HB)

Correctional Institutions Division - Prison

ACA Accredited Unit Since January 2006

Unit Full Name: William P. Hobby Unit
Unit Address and Phone Number: 742 FM 712, Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 883-5561 (**039)
Unit Location: Six miles southwest of Marlin off Business Hwy 6 on FM 712 in Falls County
Senior Warden: Linda Gonzales
Regional Director: Gilbert Campuzano, Region VI
CI Division Deputy Director: William L. Stephens
Date Unit Established or On Line: November 1989
Total Employees *: 297
Security Employees *: 209
Non-Security Employees *: 60
Windham Education Employees *: 13
Contract Medical and Psychiatric Employees **: Medical = 12; Psychiatric = 3
Offender Gender: Female
Maximum Capacity*: 1,369
Custody Levels Housed: G1 - G5
Approximate Acreage: 389
Agricultural Operations: Edible Crops, Peach Orchard, Security Horses/Dogs, Texas Fresh Approach Food Bank Program
Manufacturing and Logistics Op.: Print Shop
Facility Operations: Unit Maintenance
Additional Operations: Laundry services provided to the local Texas Juvenile Justice Department facility.
Medical Capabilities: Ambulatory medical, dental and mental health services. Telemedicine and Digital Medical Services (DMS) available. All services on a single level. Managed by UTMB.
Educational Programs: Literacy (Adult Basic Education/GED), Special Education, CHANGES/Pre-Release, Cognitive Intervention, Parenting Seminar
Career and Technology Programs: Automotive Specialization (Brakes); Business Computer Information Systems II; Painting and Decorating
Additional Programs/Services: Faith Based Dormitory, Adult Education Program (upon availability), HIV Peer Education, Release Planning, Chaplaincy Services, GO KIDS Initiative
Community Work Projects: Services provided to the Texas Department of Transportation.
Volunteer Initiatives: Literacy/Education, Substance Abuse Education, Life Skills, Arts/Crafts, Support Groups, Religious/Faith Based Studies and Activities, Women's Storybook Project

* Data as of September 30, 2011
**Data as of November 30, 2011

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