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Byrd Unit — family information

Full name
James "Jay" H. Byrd Unit
Type
Prison (Diagnostic Intake Facility)
Gender
Male
Address
21 FM 247 Huntsville, TX 77320
County
Walker
Region
Region I
Phone
(936) 295-5768
Senior Warden
Tallan Metcalf
Medical
Medical Capabilities: Ambulatory medical, dental, and mental health services. Medical care available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Digital Medical Services (DMS), electronic specialty clinics, and CPAP accommodating housing available. Managed by UTMB.

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

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