Status Operational Phone +1 409-283-8181 Opened 1990 | Warden Tommie Haynes Capacity 2,232 | |
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Security class G1-G5, Administrative Segregation Population 2,215 (as of August, 2013) Managed by TDCJ Correctional Institutions Division Address 777 FM3497, Woodville, TX 75990, USA Similar Tyler County Sheriff's, Tyler County Airport, Honorable Bryan Weatherf, Tyler County Booster, Tyler County Appraisal | ||
Gib Lewis Unit a.k.a. Lewis Unit is a Texas state prison located approximately one mile east of Woodville, Texas, United States. The prison is located on approximately 360 acres and is operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Correctional Institutions Division administered within Region I.
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History
The unit was opened in August 1990, and is named after Gib Lewis a politician from Fort Worth, Texas. It is widely known that Immeasurable amount of abuse of power and massive amounts of corruptione ensues on this Unit. Riot's are common, and so are drugs. The staff has long been known to be a part of the criminal element themselves.
Facility
There are several different operations within the Lewis Unit including a woodworking shop and agricultural operations for security horses, security pack canines and a unit garden. There are also educational programs including a literacy program, adult basic education and GED program. Career and technology programs include electrical trades, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration, mill and cabinet making.
Also offered are substance abuse education, support groups, mentoring, religious and faith based studies and activities through the support of volunteer initiatives.