Preston E. Smith Unit
Men's state prison in Lamesa, Texas From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Preston E. Smith Unit is a state prison for men located in Lamesa, Dawson County, Texas, owned and operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.[1] This facility was opened in October 1992, and a maximum capacity of 2234 male inmates held at various security levels.
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| Location | 1313 CR 19 Lamesa, Texas |
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| Status | open |
| Security class | G1 - G5, Administrative Segregation |
| Capacity | 2234 |
| Opened | October 1992 |
| Managed by | Texas Department of Criminal Justice |
The prison was named for Texas governor Preston Smith.
Notable Inmates
| Inmate Name | Register Number | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Avalos | 07375795 / 02252506 | Serving a life sentence. | Also known as "The San Antonio Strangler" who murdered 5 people between 2012-2015.[2][3][4] |
References
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