TDCJ - Ellen Halbert Unit

08/07/2026

The Ellen Halbert Unit would like to congratulate Krystal Zapata on winning 1st place in the art contest. Great job.

06/22/2026

The Ellen Halbert Unit would like to welcome our newest staff to the family. Correctional Officer I Joseph Juarez, Correctional Officer I Melissa Frye, Senior Correctional Officer Trinity Frost, and Correctional Officer III Jordan Suniga. We look forward to working with each of you. Welcome to the family.

05/24/2026

Fallen Officer's Memorial Ceremony
Ellen Halbert Unit
May 7, 2026 🇺🇲

05/09/2026

05/09/2026

As Correctional Officer Week comes to a close, let us not forget those that paid the ultimate price and our staff that are still holding the line.

05/07/2026

The Ellen Halbert Unit started off Correctional Officer Appreciation week with hand painted rocks for our Correctional Staff because our staff “rock”.

04/18/2026

The Ellen Halbert Unit would like congratulate Senior Correctional Officer Marla Bousquet on her accomplishment of reaching 25 years of service to the Agency. Thank you Officer Bousquet for your dedication and commitment to the Agency.

04/13/2026

Butterfly’s remind us transformation isn’t just possible—it’s BEAUTIFUL!

Just like a butterfly, every team, workplace, and individual goes through stages. We learn, stretch, and eventually take flight in new ways. These murals don’t just brighten our space they inspire us all to keep evolving with purpose and positivity.

🦋change looks good on all of us.

Thankyou to Lighthouse Ministries for the donations and helping us make The Ellen Halbert Unit BEAUTIFUL!

04/10/2026

Please help the Halbert Unit in welcoming our newest family members. Correctional Officer I Marquis Cross and Correctional Officer I Neethu Cheriyan who recently graduated Region VI Training Academy, and Correctional Officer III Seth Lacaze, who transferred from the Boyd Unit. Welcome to the team.

04/10/2026

Please help the Hallbert unit in congratulating our newest officer on being awarded the Beto Award. Officer Cheriyan received the highest score while completing the Region VI Pre-Service Training Academy. Our family looks forward to working with you.