Dawson County, TX Jail and Prison System
Preston E. Smith Unit is a G1-G5, Administrative Segregation security level State Prison located in the city of Lamesa, Texas. The facility houses Male Offenders who are convicted for crimes which come under Texas state and federal laws. The State Prison was opened in 1992 The facility has a capacity of 2,234 inmates, which is the maximum amount of beds per facility.
The facility is part of Lamesa, TX judicial district, which has 0 facilities in total.
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Lamesa, TX
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How Do I Visit an Inmate in Preston E. Smith Unit?
Locating an Inmate in Preston E. Smith Unit
The best way to locate or get information of any inmate currently incarcerated in Preston E. Smith Unit
is to contact the State Prison for information on the inmate or visit them
online at https://www.bop.gov/.
Be Approved
Make sure an inmate you are visiting have placed you on their approved visiting list.
Be Prepared to Preston E. Smith Unit Visiting Rules
For information on official policy that outlines the regulations and procedures for visiting
a Preston E. Smith Unit inmate contact the facility directly via
806-872-6741 **053
phone number.
Visitation Days and Hours
For more information on when you can visit an inmate and get directions contact the State Prison directly.
Visiting a Preston E. Smith Unit inmate on holidays:
The inmate will be notified as to any changes to the "normal" visitation schedule due to holidays and/or any special commitments.
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| Sat | 8am to 5pm |
| Sun | 8am to 5pm |
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How to Send a Mail/Care Package to an Inmate?
Inmates can receive letters from their family members and friends, as well as packages from
home with prior written approval from the inmate's unit team or authorized staff member at
Preston E. Smith Unit.
To make sure the mail and package you are sending comes under approved item list and for more
clarification contact the State Prison administration at
806-872-6741 **053.
Another option for contacting the facility is reaching out via email at classify@tdcj.texas.gov.
You can also try to contact the facility by reaching out to them on social media platforms.
Visit their Facebook page here.
For sending a mail or a care package to an Preston E. Smith Unit State Prison inmate you should have the following information on the parcel:
| Inmate Mail 1 |
Inmate Mail 2 |
Freight and non-USPS parcels |
Staff Mail |
Inmate Name, TDCJ ID Number Smith Unit 1313 County Road 19 Lamesa, TX 79331 | — | — | — |
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