Texas Department of Criminal Justice
ACA Accredited Unit Since August 2008
| Unit Full Name: | John M. Wynne Unit |
| Unit Address and Phone Number: | 810 FM 2821, Huntsville, TX 77349 (936) 295-9126 (**020) |
| Unit Location: | On F M 2821 West and Hwy 75 North in Walker County |
| Senior Warden: | Billy Hirsch |
| Regional Director: | Michael Upshaw, Region I |
| CI Division Deputy Director: | William L. Stephens |
| Date Unit Established or On Line: | 1883 |
| Total Employees *: | 761 |
| Security Employees *: | 491 |
| Non-Security Employees *: | 128 |
| Windham Education Employees *: | 116 |
| Contract Medical and Psychiatric Employees **: | Medical = 23; Psychiatric = 3 |
| Offender Gender: | Male |
| Maximum Capacity*: | Unit: 2,300 Trusty Camp: 321 |
| Custody Levels Housed: | G1-G4, Administrative Segregation, Outside Trusty |
| Approximate Acreage: | 1,409 (Co-located with Holliday) |
| Agricultural Operations: | Wynne and Holliday work in cooperation: Edible and Field Crops, Egg Laying Operation, Farm Shop, Regional Pest Control, Security Horses/Dogs, Swine Finishing Operation, Veterinary Clinic, and assists Goree Unit in Horse Breeding Program. |
| Manufacturing and Logistics Op.: | Computer Recovery Facility; License Plate Plant; Mattress Factory; Sign and Plastics Facility; Graphics Facility; Mechanical Department (Diesel Engine Repair, Wrecker Service, Tire Operations); Food Service Warehouse, Freight Terminal |
| Facility Operations: | Unit Maintenance |
| Additional Operations: | Scent-Specific Canines; Narcotic Canines; Human Remains Detection (HRD) Canines; Windham School District Administrative Headquarters, Regional Office and Warehouse; Laundry services provided for the Holliday Unit. |
| Medical Capabilities: | Ambulatory medical, dental and mental health services. Digital Medical Services (DMS) and electronic specialty clinics available. Managed by UTMB. |
| Educational Programs: | Literacy (Adult Basic Education/GED), Special Education, CHANGES/Pre-Release, Cognitive Intervention |
| Career and Technology Programs: Computer Maintenance Technician; Diesel Mechanics; Small Engine Repair; Welding | |
| Lee College Academic | |
| Lee College Vocational: Truck Driving; Welding; Advanced Welding | |
| Additional Programs/Services: | Faith Based Dormitory, Adult Education Program (upon availability), Life Decisions Program, HIV Peer Education, Reentry Planning, Chaplaincy Services, GO KIDS Initiative |
| Community Work Projects: | Services provided to city and county agencies and local organizations. |
| Volunteer Initiatives: | Literacy/Education, Employment/Job Skills, Substance Abuse Education, Life Skills, Support Groups, Religious/Faith Based Studies and Activities |
* Data as of September 30, 2011
**Data as of November 30, 2011