Preston E. Smith Unit

The Preston E. Smith Unit is a state prison for men located in Lamesa, Dawson County, Texas, owned and operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.[1] This facility was opened in October 1992, and a maximum capacity of 2234 male inmates held at various security levels.

Preston E. Smith Unit
Location1313 CR 19
Lamesa, Texas
Statusopen
Security classG1 - G5, Administrative Segregation
Capacity2234
OpenedOctober 1992
Managed byTexas Department of Criminal Justice

The prison was named for Texas governor Preston Smith.

References

  1. "Preston E. Smith Unit". Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Retrieved 23 August 2016.

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