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Hobby (HB)

ACA Accredited Unit Since January 2006

Unit Full Name:  William P. Hobby Unit

Date Unit Established or On Line:  November 1989

Total Employees:  299

Security Employees:  214

Non-Security Employees:  57

Windham Education Employees:  15

Contract Medical and Mental Health Employees:  Medical = 10; Mental Health = 3

Inmate Gender:  Female

Capacity:  1,384

Custody Levels Housed:  G1-G5

Approximate Acreage:  389

Agricultural Operations:  Edible Crops, Peach Orchard, Security Horses, Security Pack Canines

Manufacturing and Logistics Operations:  Print Shop

Facility Operations:  Unit Maintenance

Additional Operations:  None

Medical Capabilities:  Ambulatory medical, dental, and mental health services. Telemedicine and Digital Medical Services (DMS) available. All services on a single level, including CPAP accommodating housing. Managed by UTMB.

Educational Programs:  Literacy (Adult Basic Education/GED), Special Education, CHANGES/Pre-Release, Cognitive Intervention, Parenting Seminar; Career and Technology Programs: Automotive Specialization (Brakes); Business Computer Information Systems II; Painting and Decorating; Restaurant Management

Additional Programs/Services:  Adult Education Program (upon availability), Chaplaincy Services, Faith-Based Dormitory, GO KIDS Initiative, Peer Education, Reentry Planning, The Heart of Texas Foundation College of Ministry

Community Work Projects:  None

Volunteer Initiatives:  Literacy/Education, Substance Abuse Education, Life Skills, Arts/Crafts, Support Groups, Religious/Faith-Based Studies and Activities, Women's Storybook Project