| Prison Name: | Preston E. Smith Unit |
| Status: | open |
| Classification: | G1 - G5, Administrative Segregation |
| Capacity: | 2234 |
| Opened: | October 1992 |
| Managed By: | Texas Department of Criminal Justice |
The Preston E. Smith Unit is a state prison for men located in Lamesa, Dawson County, Texas, owned and operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.[1] This facility was opened in October 1992, and a maximum capacity of 2234 male inmates held at various security levels.
The prison was named for Texas governor Preston Smith.
| width=13% | Inmate Name | width=10% | Register Number | width=28% | Status | width=35% | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Avalos | 07375795 / 02252506 | Serving a life sentence. | Also known as "The San Antonio Strangler" who murdered 5 people between 2012-2015.[2] [3] [4] |