TDCJ - Sanders Estes Unit

08/28/2026

Congratulations Officer Fisher! Thank you for your hard work and dedication!

08/23/2026

Sanders Estes Unit would like to shine the Spotlight on 2/1 card Officers for their continued dedication in displaying the agency’s core values at all times. Thank you for all that you do each and every day in your daily duties. Your hard work and dedication hasn’t gone unnoticed. 💪👏👏

Officer Idiat Owoniyi
Officer Fred Gomez
Officer Folasade Adeniyi

08/17/2026

Congratulations to Sergeant Khew Gabriel and Sergeant Funminyi Oguntoke on five (5) years of State Service. Your hard work and dedication at the Estes Unit can’t go unnoticed. We appreciate your commitment each and every day. 💪💪

08/03/2026

While walking and talking with staff Major Kirk Rhoads showed appreciation to the following (4) four officers on the Estes Unit. Thank you all for your support and dedication in ensuring that Estes continues to thrive each day.

Officer Karry Bryan
Officer Liam Estes
Officer Rex Wilkins
Officer Roland Njuma

08/03/2026

Estes Unit would like to put the spotlight on the following (3)three officers for their continued dedication that is displayed each day.

Officer Sarah Machani
Officer Bolanle Abudu
Officer Dezaray Everette

07/30/2026

The Estes Unit would like to congratulate newly promoted Food Service Manager III, Appertey on the completion of the Sergeants Academy. Thank you for joining the team.

07/24/2026

As we conclude Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Professional Week, the Estes Unit wishes to express our sincere appreciation to all officers for their dedicated service.👏

🌟👏We would like to extend special recognition to our Institutional Parole Officer, Mrs. Stephens. Her unwavering commitment ensures that every inmate at the Estes Unit has access to the resources necessary for a successful parole transition. The focus, resilience, and care she demonstrates daily are invaluable to our mission. Without Mrs. Stephens, achieving these outcomes would not be possible. 🌟👏

07/19/2026

The Estes Unit would like to recognize, and thank all of the Unit Artists for their hard work and dedication for painting several spectacular pieces of art throughout the facility.

07/19/2026

Continued efforts on educating staff and inmates on the importance of the drug awareness / prevention at all times.

07/15/2026