Preston Smith Unit

Preston Smith Unit is a correctional facility located in Lamesa, TX, operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Its presence in postsecondary education records indicates the delivery of educational or vocational training programs to incarcerated individuals as part of Texas's correctional education initiatives.

No specific postsecondary programs are listed in available IPEDS data for this location. Correctional education programs at facilities like Preston Smith Unit typically include basic education, GED preparation, vocational training in trades such as welding or carpentry, and in some cases college-level coursework through partnerships with community colleges or universities.

Lamesa is located in Dawson County in West Texas. Correctional education programs delivered through facilities such as the Preston Smith Unit serve an important role in workforce readiness and reducing recidivism among participants upon release.