Estes Unit
| Location | 1100 Highway 1807 Venus, Texas 76084 |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 32°24′27″N 97°05′44″W / 32.407411°N 97.095648°W |
| Status | Operational |
| Capacity | 1,040 |
| Opened | 1989 |
| Managed by | Texas Department of Criminal Justice |
| Warden | Stephen McAdams (2010–2013) Randy Treon (2013–2021) Grady Wallace (2022- Current) |
The Sanders "Sandy" Estes Unit is a prison in Venus, Texas. It is owned and operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Background
Originally opened in 1989, the Sanders Estes Correctional Center houses minimum and medium security inmates. In January 2009, MTC was awarded a 6-year, 9-month contract to operate the facility.
References
- "Unit Directory". www.tdcj.state.tx.us. Retrieved 2025-04-10.
- "Sanders Estes Unit" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 July 2014. Management & Training Corporation