Bartlett, Texas – The Bartlett unit will reopen in Williamson County after seven years.
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) says the decision to reopen the facility was prompted by an increase in the state’s prison population and the need for additional beds.
The Bartlett Unit was closed in 2017 due to a declining inmate population. The projected reopening date of the unit is early October 2024.
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TDCJ says the unit will have a capacity of 1,049 inmates and is set to serve as an innovation unit for the agency. It will provide a new approach to programs and services designed to support prisoners’ successful rehabilitation and reintegration into society after release.
Additionally, reopening the facility is expected to generate benefits for Bartlett, including the creation of new jobs, according to TDCJ.
There will be a hiring event July 23 and 24 at 1018 Arnold Drive in Bartlett.