The Preston E. Smith Unit is a state prison for men located in West Texas, in Lamesa, Dawson County, owned and operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. 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.
Notable Inmates Inmate NameRegister NumberStatusDetails Johnny Avalos 07375795 / 02252506 Serving a life sentence. Also known as "The San Antonio Strangler" who murdered 5 people between 2012 and 2015.
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