Boyd Unit in Teague

The William R. Boyd Unit is a men’s prison in Teague, Texas, operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Opened in August 1992, the facility sits on about 734 acres near Highway 84, four miles west of Fairfield. It houses male inmates across several custody levels (G1, G2, G4, and Safekeeping) and maintains a focus on safety, treatment, and education.

Capacity and operations: Boyd can accommodate 1,372 inmates. The unit supports everyday operations with a unit garden, security horses, and pack canines. It also provides laundry services to a nearby Texas Juvenile Justice Department facility and hosts the Windham Region II administrative office. Medical care includes ambulatory medical, dental, and mental health services, plus telemedicine. The facility features a single-level layout with assisted disability services, CPAP-accommodating housing, and a 12-bed single-cell area with wheelchair access.

Programs: Education and reentry are central to Boyd’s mission. Offerings include literacy and GED courses, CHANGES pre-release and cognitive intervention classes, and career and technology programs such as automotive transmission, construction carpentry, and landscape design/maintenance. The unit also provides chaplaincy services, a faith-based dorm, peer education, reentry planning, and the GO KIDS initiative.

Visitation: According to the TDCJ visitation schedule, Boyd Unit visits are held on:

• Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Visitors must be on the inmate’s approved list and follow TDCJ rules.
• For planning, confirm any updates before traveling.

For further information about the William R. Boyd Unit, including inmate records search and visitation details, individuals can refer to the official website of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice or utilize online inmate search platforms specific to the state of Texas.