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 FM 2821 West and Hwy 75 North in Walker County |
| Senior Warden: | Billy Hirsch |
| Regional Director: | Richard Alford, Region I |
| CI Division Deputy Director: | William L. Stephens |
| Date Unit Established or On Line: | 1883 |
| Total Employees *: | 770 |
| Security Employees *: | 502 |
| Non-Security Employees *: | 131 |
| Windham Education Employees *: | 113 |
| Contract Medical and Psychiatric Employees *: | Medical = 24; Psychiatric = 0 |
| Offender Gender: | Male |
| Maximum Capacity *: | Unit: 2,300 Trusty Camp: 321 |
| Custody Levels Housed: | G1-G4, Administrative Segregation, Outside Trusty |
| Approximate Acreage: | 1,396 (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, Security Pack Canines, Swine Finishing Operation, and Veterinary Clinic. Wynne assists Goree Unit in the 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, House Church Program, 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 August 31, 2012