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It's roots are deep. So deep, no one actually remembers when it started! For years, a partnership has existed between Texas A&M's College of Veterinary Medicine and TDCJ. The topic of interest? Naturally, animals. Many of our prison units house livestock. Livestock that we want to keep healthy. And what's the best way for an up-and-coming veterinarian to apply their practice? It's a fair trade. And for decades, we have enjoyed healthy animals thanks to what they bring to the table. Or the farm.

69K views · 423 reactions | Visitation is an important part of an individual's rehabilitation journey and serves as a bridge to keep inmates and their families connected. To ensure that we are keeping you, your family, and #TDCJ staff safe, here is a reminder of the do's and don'ts of visiting your loved one. | Texas Department of Criminal Justice | Facebook

As in-person visitation continues at facilities across the state, scheduling for May in-person visits begins tomorrow, Friday, April 23rd at 8 a.m. To schedule, please call the unit directly. Beginning in May, 2 persons over the age of 13 years old will be allowed to visit. Each visitation will be 1-hour in length and need to be scheduled in advance. As a reminder, each eligible inmate is still allowed two visits totaling as many as 4 people (2 per visit). The same persons can visit the same inm

August 27, 2020 – The Texas Department of Criminal Justice assessment teams are finished assessing facilities in East and Southeast Texas and offenders who had been evacuated are returning to units. Damage assessments are complete, and we are happy to report of the 21 units in the storm area most have reported no damage. There is minimal roof damage at the Gist State Jail in Beaumont and the Goodman Unit in Jasper with repairs underway. Offenders who had been evacuated are in the process of bein

19K views · 319 reactions | Life looks very different to a lot of us now as the COVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented challenges for people across the globe. Many are desperate for a message of hope and reassurance. Our Rehabilitation Programs Division takes that to heart, and they aim to deliver that to as many offender families as possible. One call at a time. | Texas Department of Criminal Justice | Facebook

14K views · 76 reactions | Instability, addiction, death. Bret Minster's story is filled with heartbreaking moments that would make the most hardened among us pause. And just when he thinks he's hit rock bottom, he discovers an even deeper, rockier depth to his addiction. So why does he consider himself the lucky one? #TDCJ #inthistogether #onepillkills | Texas Department of Criminal Justice | Facebook