Need information on Mineral Wells pre-parole facility - Texas Prison

jazzychick24 · #1 11-22-2005, 02:18 PM

Hello I'm new to this and my man was transfered to mineral wells pre-parole facility and I was wondering what is like there and what are the chances of him being paroled from there are? Also how far is mineral wells I'mjust really tryinig to get all the information that I can on this facility any information would help thank you

angieluvsjoel · #2 11-23-2005, 11:26 PM

hey girl...my boyfriend also just got transfer to mineral wells, i'm not sure where you are from but i live in houston and its about 6 and 1/2 hours away. I went last saturday to see my boyfriend at this place and it was actually quiet enjoyable if you go outside. from what i understand everyone gets paroled from mineral wells, i know my boyfriend comes home at the begining of july. if you want i can show you how to look up and see how much time your boyfriend has left and i can give u directions on how to get there. also you should know if he paroles from there he will be allowed to walk out the back gate of mineral wells, he won't have to go through the mess of huntsville. when i found out my man got transfered there i was so excited, did you know they get to wear "free world" clothes and they have pay phones....unfortunately the calls are almost $9 for 15 minutes

Gustavosgirl · #3 11-28-2005, 12:34 PM

Not everyone gets paroled from there I was under the same impression but my man just got a Dms from there. It seems that alot of the guys there are getting denied. He had a projected release date of 11-29-05 and he was set off until 11-01-06 we are hoping that he makes this next time but even if he doesn't he is at a good place because at least he can call and our visits are all contact. I lve about 45 minutes outside of Houston and it only takes me about 5 hours to get to Mineral wells. If you have any questions PM me and I can help you.

Anna

loving niece · #4 11-28-2005, 01:30 PM

Hi I am also new to this..if you please tell me how I can find out my uncle's parole date or status? Any help would be sooo appreciated!

Gustavosgirl · #5 11-28-2005, 02:59 PM

You could go to the TDCJ website and look him up on there or you could also call 936-295-6371 and get the automated system you will need his TDCJ#. I know there is an 800 number but I don't know it maybe someone else will come along that does. Hope this helps.

Anna

angieluvsjoel · #6 11-28-2005, 05:42 PM

Well, my man just got transfered out of Mineral Wells and was sent to LeBlanc...which I think is a PRTC. There are no phones and I'm not sure if there is contact visitation, but he's almost 4 hours closer to home! Good luck with Mineral Wells ladies.

whiteflower · #7 11-30-2005, 10:33 PM

I live about 45 minutes from Mineral Wells. I don't know anyone who is there, but I did visit the unit with my Penology class for a field trip about a year and a half ago. I don't know if they have done any improvements, but it is one of the most rundown of all the units, there is not a lot of modern things there. The structure is old and looks rundown. The guy that gave us the tour didn't even let us tour the whole facility, just the chapel, the visitation room, and some sort of classroom (the tour was like 2 hours long; these rooms weren't that big). Anyway to me it seemed like they were trying to hide something--like the shabby conditions inside.

Trulykath · #8 12-02-2005, 10:20 PM

Ladies, do a search on Mineral Wells in Texas....I have MULTIPLES posts on this place and will answer any questions I can. I visited there every weekend from May to September, 2003.

kath

jjox · #9 01-05-2006, 04:53 PM

Question for Gustavosgirl - is your man in for DWI? I've been hearing the head of the parole division for this unit is part of MADD and won't grant DWI offenders parole. Has anyone else heard this? Is it Juanita Gonzalez? Thanks!

Gustavosgirl · #10 01-05-2006, 05:46 PM

No he is not in for DWI his was an assualt family violence case. And yes that Juanita Gonzlaes lady is on the board and it is a very difficult regionn to parole out of. We really thought that he had a chance at coming out and it was very disappointing when we got the DMS but at least he's at a place where he can call, wear free world clothes and also all the visits are contact. We are now getting ready for round three. If you have any other questions feel free to PM and I will try to answer them for you.

Anna

hazel eyes · #11 10-04-2006, 02:12 PM

I need help trying to send my husband clothe to mineral wells.If anyone know anything about what address to put on the shipping address on line. write back. and if anyone knows what stores do shippings .

hazel eyes · #12 10-04-2006, 02:14 PM

What website could i go to see how long or when my husband will be getting out on parloe. w/b thanks

jessnkat · #13 10-04-2006, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by hazel eyes

What website could i go to see how long or when my husband will be getting out on parloe. w/b thanks

Hazel eyes - the Texas inmate locator will tell you when he'll be ELIGIBLE for parole, not when he'll be getting OUT on parole. There is no website that I'm aware of that gives that information.

Gustavosgirl · #14 10-05-2006, 11:23 AM

Hazel eyes my boyfriend has been there since March of 2005 and I went to old navy.com and ordered his clothes through them. Also he can't have any shirts with blue or red on them. I made the mistake of sending my man a shirt that had a little blue on it and he had to send it back to me. Anything else I can help you with let me know.

Anna

slimdude · #15 11-01-2006, 02:21 PM

Hazel eyes I can tell you or anyone else anything they need to know about that place. I did 2 years in building 772. I'll check back for questions. Also, and i'm sorry to say, but it's not easy getting out of there. TDC farms us out to these private facilities and takes us off their count. Looks like we are paroled. They let the little men make money so to speak. Just ask anything and i'll answer. And you can always call Gatesville to see when your loved one is coming up for review. It's always 6 months after the last review, but they don't vote until a month before the projected release date.