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Ellis Unit — family information

Full name
O.B. Ellis Unit
Type
Prison
Gender
Male
Address
1697 FM 980 Huntsville, TX 77343
County
Walker
Region
Region I
Phone
(936) 295-5756
Senior Warden
Bruce Johnson
Medical
Medical Capabilities: Ambulatory medical, dental, and mental health services. CPAP accommodating housing available. Managed by UTMB. | Special Treatment Programs: Gang Renouncement and Disassociation Process (GRAD); Returning Population Gang Renouncement and Disassociation (RP-GRAD); Champions Youth Program (CYP)

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

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