Preston E. Smith Unit
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| Location | 1313 CR 19 Lamesa, Texas |
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| Status | open |
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| Capacity | 2234 |
| Opened | October 1992 |
| Managed by | Texas Department of Criminal Justice |
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.
The prison was named for Texas governor Preston Smith.
References[]
- ^ "Preston E. Smith Unit". Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Retrieved 23 August 2016.
Coordinates: 32°43′33″N 101°54′44″W / 32.725902°N 101.912340°W
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Categories:
- Prisons in Texas
- Buildings and structures in Dawson County, Texas
- 1992 establishments in Texas