William P. Clements Unit Overview
William P. Clements Unit is a Correctional Institutions Division facility operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. TDCJ locates the unit east of Amarillo off Loop 335 on Spur 591 in Potter County. The unit came online in March 1990 and has been ACA accredited since May 2008. TDCJ lists Senior Warden Greg Rodriquez, Region V leadership, and Family Liaison Coordinator Claudia Britten on the official profile.
Clements is a state prison for male TDCJ inmates. It should not be treated as a second county jail. People awaiting trial, posting bond, or newly booked after local arrest usually appear through the Potter County Detention Center roster. People sentenced to TDCJ custody and assigned to Clements are found through TDCJ and IVSS. The difference affects where to search, how visits are approved, where mail goes, and which agency can answer release-date or unit-assignment questions.
The official TDCJ Clements Unit profile is the source for the facility screenshot below.
The profile confirms Clements Unit capacity, custody levels, medical functions, work operations, programs, and contact information.
Clements Unit Capacity
TDCJ lists William P. Clements Unit capacity as 3,182. The official custody-level line includes G1 through G5, Security Detention, and Mental Health (PAMIO). G1 through G5 are TDCJ general-population custody levels that range from lower to higher security controls. Security Detention is restrictive custody. PAMIO refers to mental-health programming and housing for a specialized population.
The unit is co-located with Neal and is tied to approximately 592 acres plus 1,261 leased acres. TDCJ describes agricultural operations, a shoe factory, unit maintenance, scent-specific canines, pre-service and in-service training academies, and a regional release site. Medical capabilities include ambulatory medical care, dental services, mental-health services, a 17-bed infirmary with two mental-health crisis management rooms, telemedicine, 24-hour medical care, chronic care, CPAP-accommodating housing, and oral-surgery specialty care.
| Facility Detail | TDCJ Listing |
|---|---|
| Operator | Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Correctional Institutions Division |
| Gender | Male inmates |
| Capacity | 3,182 |
| Custody | G1-G5, Security Detention, Mental Health (PAMIO) |
| Accreditation | ACA accredited since May 2008 |
Search Clements Unit Inmates
Use the TDCJ inmate search to find a current state prisoner assigned to William P. Clements Unit. TDCJ's inmate information page says general inmate location information may be obtained online, by email, or by telephone. The online search gives current TDCJ facility location, offenses, and projected release date. It does not search the Potter County jail roster.
Texas IVSS also supports offender search and notification signup by name, SID number, or current TDCJ number. IVSS is useful when a family member, victim, or case participant needs notification features in addition to basic location. For a person who was just arrested in Potter County and has not been sentenced to TDCJ, start with the county jail. Once the person is transferred to TDCJ, use TDCJ and IVSS.
- Open the TDCJ inmate search for current Texas state-prison custody.
- Search by name, TDCJ number, or SID number when available.
- Confirm that the current location lists William P. Clements Unit before planning mail or travel.
- Use Texas IVSS for notification signup and detail links when ongoing notice is needed.
- Call TDCJ inmate information or review the official inmate information page if the online record is unclear.
| Field | Search Use | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Basic search path | IVSS supports partial wildcards such as Rich* or *son. |
| SID number | Stronger Texas identifier | Full or partial SID can be used in IVSS. |
| Current TDCJ number | Strongest current TDCJ search | Use when known from court, family, or prior TDCJ records. |
| Previous TDCJ number | Alternate path | IVSS has a separate previous-number search option. |
| View Details | Result action | Opens more information and notification subscription features. |
William P. Clements Unit Contact
Direct facility questions should go to the TDCJ unit. Questions about whether a person has left the Potter County Detention Center should be checked against county custody records first, then TDCJ if the county status shows state transfer. The two systems do not share one public roster.
William P. Clements Unit
9601 Spur 591
Amarillo, TX 79107-9606
(806) 381-7080
TDCJ state prison unit
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Statewide inmate information
Use online search, email, or phone channels listed by TDCJ
Confirm unit assignment before visiting
Clements Unit Visitation
Visitation at William P. Clements Unit follows TDCJ statewide prison rules, not Potter County jail visitation rules. The TDCJ family guide tells visitors to confirm the inmate's unit assignment, visitation eligibility, and visitor-list status before visiting. A valid ID is required. Approval and scheduling rules can change with the inmate's custody level, discipline status, medical status, or unit operations.
Do not use the Potter County Detention Center last-name schedule for Clements. County jail visits are short non-contact visits by alphabetized day. TDCJ prison visits are controlled by statewide prison policy and the inmate's unit assignment. Confirm with TDCJ before driving to the unit, especially when a record recently changed from county custody to TDCJ custody.
| Visitation Requirement | Clements Unit Context |
|---|---|
| Unit assignment | Confirm the inmate is currently assigned to Clements Unit through TDCJ. |
| Visitor list | Visitor must be approved under TDCJ rules before the visit. |
| Valid ID | Bring current identification accepted by TDCJ. |
| Eligibility | Confirm the inmate has current visitation privileges. |
| Scheduling | Follow TDCJ's current scheduling and unit instructions. |
Clements Unit Mail and Money
Mail, telephone access, and deposits for William P. Clements Unit follow TDCJ statewide prison rules. They are separate from Potter County jail vendors such as TextBehind or Access Corrections jail deposits. TDCJ's inmate information page links inmate search, email, phone, parole, digital mail, and inmate technology services. Always confirm the current unit assignment before sending mail or funds.
TDCJ telephone enrollment requires inmate identifying information, including the TDCJ ID number. That number can be obtained through the TDCJ online search or other TDCJ inmate information channels. Family and friends should follow TDCJ instructions for approved phone enrollment, digital mail, trust fund deposits, and unit mail formatting. A county SO number from the Potter jail roster is not the same thing as a TDCJ number.
| Service | Correct System | Key Point |
|---|---|---|
| TDCJ statewide prison mail rules | Confirm Clements Unit assignment before mailing. | |
| Phone | TDCJ inmate telephone enrollment | TDCJ ID number is needed for enrollment steps. |
| Money | TDCJ trust fund/deposit process | Do not use Potter County jail commissary channels for Clements inmates. |
| Notifications | Texas IVSS | Use IVSS search and notification subscription for offender updates. |
Clements Unit Programs
TDCJ's official profile lists a wide range of Clements Unit programs and operations. Work and industry functions include agricultural operations, a beef processing plant, security horses, security pack canines, unit garden, Texas Second Chance Program, a shoe factory, unit maintenance, scent-specific canines, and training academies. The unit also serves as a regional release site, which gives it a role in the transition from prison custody toward release planning.
Education and treatment programs include literacy and GED, special education, CHANGES and pre-release programming, Cognitive Intervention, automotive brakes, diesel mechanics, faith-based dormitory, peer education, reentry planning, chaplaincy services, GO KIDS, substance-abuse education, mentoring, support groups, and religious activities. The official medical listing is also broad, with Texas Tech-managed care, telemedicine, 24-hour medical care, chronic care, dental, mental-health, crisis-management, and CPAP-accommodating housing.
- CHANGES
- A TDCJ pre-release program focused on life skills and reentry preparation.
- Security Detention
- A restrictive custody status used within TDCJ for higher-control housing needs.
- PAMIO
- A TDCJ mental-health designation connected to specialized care and housing.
- Regional Release Site
- A prison unit function tied to processing some inmates near release.
Potter County to TDCJ
A Potter County case can start at the county jail and later end in TDCJ custody. The county roster may show a status such as SENTENCED TDCJ or SENTENCED STATE JAIL while a person remains at the detention center awaiting transfer. After physical transfer, the state locator becomes the better source for location and projected release information. That shift is common enough that both systems should be checked when the county roster shows a state sentence or when a person disappears from the county PDF after sentencing.
Federal and immigration custody remain separate. No active BOP institution or ICE detention facility was found inside Potter County in the official directories reviewed for the research file. Federal inmates use the BOP locator after federal sentencing, and immigration detainees use ICE ODLS. Clements Unit is TDCJ, not BOP or ICE.
Clements Unit Custody Notes
Official sources are the best base for Clements Unit lookup, visitation, and programs. Recent outside reports about prison incidents or prosecutions should be read separately from routine inmate-search records because pending criminal or employment matters can change. The research file noted a July 2025 U.S. Attorney's Office release involving a federal sentence for conspiracy to supply methamphetamine to a TDCJ prison inmate located at William P. Clements Unit. That kind of item is useful for understanding security context, not for locating a current inmate.
Note: Confirm TDCJ unit assignment, visitor approval, and current visiting status before driving to William P. Clements Unit.