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Telford Unit — family information

Full name
Barry B. Telford Unit
Type
Prison
Gender
Male
Address
3899 Hwy 98 New Boston, TX 75570
County
Bowie
Region
Region II
Phone
(903) 628-3171
Senior Warden
Joe Tovar
Medical
Medical Capabilities: Ambulatory medical, dental, and mental health services. Medical care available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Seventeen bed infirmary, including 13 assisted living beds, two respiratory isolation beds and two mental health observation rooms. Telemedicine Services available. All services on a single level, including CPAP accommodating housing. Managed by UTMB.

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

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