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Ashagirl 03-23-2008, 07:09 PM Welcome to the Hodge Unit Handbook
Here you will find comprehensive information specifically for Hodge Unit Texas Prison.
Hodge Unit – General Information
Hodge Unit – Contact Information
Items you CAN and CANNOT send to an inmate at Hodge Unit
Hodge Unit – Visiting Information (hours, rules, & what to wear)
Hotels/Motels in Rusk, Texas (Near the Hodge Unit)
Hospitality Houses near Hodge Unit
Restaurants/Fast Food in Rusk, Texas
Driving Directions to Hodge Unit
Things to do near Hodge Unit
Are phone calls allowed?
Parole Region and Board and IPO Contact information
Transportation to Hodge Unit
Miscellaneous information
Ashagirl 04-02-2008, 07:28 PM Welcome to the Hodge Unit Handbook
Here you will find comprehensive information specifically for Hodge Unit Texas Prison.
Ashagirl 04-02-2008, 07:36 PM Hodge Unit – General Information
Established in 1995, the Hodge Unit houses the Mentally Retarded Offender Program (for males). Custody levels in G1, G2, and intellectually impaired.
Ashagirl 04-10-2008, 07:47 PM Hodge Unit - Contact Information
Warden - Todd A. Foxworth
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 999, Rusk, Texas 75785
Phone Number: (903) 683-5781
Ashagirl 04-10-2008, 07:49 PM Items you CAN and CANNOT send to an inmate at Hodge Unit
Letters are welcome as well as vendor sent envelopes, paper, and books. Those are the only items that you can send to the unit.
Ashagirl 04-10-2008, 07:50 PM Hodge Unit – Visiting Information (hours, rules, & what to wear)
Visitation is from 8:00am to 5:00pm on Saturdays and Sundays. You can bring $20 in quarters in a clear bag and should dress conservatively with nothing too revealing.
Ashagirl 04-10-2008, 08:07 PM Hotels/Motels in Rusk, Texas
Weston Inn & Suites - 1600 N. Dickinson Dr., Rusk, Texas
(903) 683-8383
Southern Motor Inn - 1007 N. Dickinson, Rusk, Texas
(903) 683-2688
(http://www.southernmotorinn.com/)
Ashagirl 04-10-2008, 08:13 PM Hospitality Houses near the Hodge Unit
Not a hospitality house exactly, but a good resource is the:
Skyview-Hodge Family Visitor Center
Entrance to Skyview & Hodge Units
Rusk, Texas
(Open Saturday and Sundays Only)
Kay Martin, Director
Rt. 5 Box 49594
Rusk, Texas 75785
(903) 683-8283
Email: info@ruskfbc.com (info@ruskfbc.com)
Ashagirl 04-10-2008, 08:21 PM Restaurants/Fast Food in Rusk, Texas
Pitt Grill - Hwy 69, Rusk
Dairy Queen - 175 Dickinson Drive
Pizza Hut - 1208 North Main Street (903)683-6121
Rancho El Jaripeo Mexican Restaurant - 803 Dickinson Drive
All Star BBQ - 267 South Dickinson - (903) 683-2611
Churches Chicken & Subway 145 North Dickinson Drive
Ashagirl 04-10-2008, 08:22 PM Driving Directions to Hodge Unit
Located at 379 FM 2972, west of Highway 69 North in Cherokee County
Ashagirl 04-10-2008, 08:27 PM Things to do near Hodge Unit
The famous Texas State Railroad is here. This link provide more information:
www.texasstaterr.com/ (http://www.texasstaterr.com/)
Also, the following link provides information for attractions in Rusk:
www.texasescapes.com/EastTexasTowns/Rusk-Texas.htm (http://www.texasescapes.com/EastTexasTowns/Rusk-Texas.htm)
Ashagirl 04-10-2008, 08:28 PM Are phone calls allowed?
Inmates are allowed phone calls every 90 days as per TDCJ policy. Have your loved one complete the proper paperwork request.
Ashagirl 04-10-2008, 08:31 PM Parole Region and Board and IPO Contact information
Palestine Parole Board
207 E. Reagan
Palestine, TX 75801
903-723-1068
903-723-1441 Fax
Jackie DeNoyelles, Board Member
James Paul Kiel, Parole Commissioner
Vacant, Parole Commissioner
Ashagirl 04-10-2008, 08:37 PM Transportation to Hodge Unit
Private transportation is the option here. While the greyhound bus lines does run to nearby Jacksonville, a personal vehicle would be necessary to reach Rusk.
Ashagirl 04-10-2008, 08:40 PM Miscellaneous information
Hodge Unit is co-located with the Skyview Unit.
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