The TDCJ Insider

07/26/2023

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) announced the untimely passing of Senior Warden Sergio Perez. In a statement on their page, TDCJ said, “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Senior Warden Sergio Perez. Warden Perez began his career with the agency in Nov...

07/23/2023

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice announced on its page that 29 individuals have graduated from The Change Agent Program at the John M. Wynne Unit. The graduates earned their certificates after completing the 16-week program, which uses a curriculum written by motivational speaker an...

07/23/2023

Thank you!

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice announced on its page that Officer Onyoni has been awarded the first Region I Employee of the Month award by Mr. Dickerson, Region I Director. Officer Onyoni was recognized for his bravery shown in the face of adversity. While assigned as a rover in....

07/23/2023

TDCJ staff work hard to prevent contraband from entering facilities. The Ellis Unit had success finding it before it entered.

A package containing methamphetamines was intercepted by prison staff at the Ellis Unit, authorities said Tuesday. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice said in a Facebook post that mailroom staff alerted kennel officers and security threat group officers after receiving a suspicious package on M...

07/23/2023

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is launching a digital mail platform to reduce the amount of dangerous contraband in its facilities. The program will launch on July 17, 2023, at TDCJ - Allan B. Polunsky Unit, TDCJ - HH Coffield Unit, Powledge, Plane, Garza West, TDCJ - James V. Allre...