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Briscoe Unit — family information

Full name
Dolph Briscoe Unit
Type
Prison
Gender
Male
Address
1459 West Highway 85 Dilley, TX 78017
County
Frio
Region
Region IV
Phone
(830) 965-4444
Senior Warden
Cedric Washington
Medical
Medical Capabilities: Ambulatory medical and dental services available. All services on a single level, including CPAP accommodating housing. Telemedicine and Digital Medical Services (DMS) available. Managed by UTMB.

Source: official TDCJ unit page — always confirm visitation rules with the unit before traveling.

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