Dr. Lane Murray Unit Overview
Dr. Lane Murray Unit is a TDCJ Region VI prison on Highway 36 between FM 215 and FM 929 in Coryell County. The TDCJ unit page lists the address as 1916 North Hwy 36 Bypass, Gatesville, TX 76596, the phone number as 254-865-2000, and the unit code as LM / 105. The page lists Kamilah Coger as senior warden and Denise Perez as family liaison coordinator.
Murray Unit holds female sentenced inmates in the state prison system. TDCJ lists custody levels G1 through G4 and security detention. Those terms belong to prison classification, not county jail booking. G1 is a lower general population custody level, while higher G levels and security detention involve more control and supervision. A person in this unit is searched through TDCJ because the sheriff's current inmates roster is built for Coryell County Jail custody.
The official Murray Unit screenshot from the manifest comes from the TDCJ Murray Unit facility profile.
The TDCJ profile is the best source for unit capacity, custody levels, medical capabilities, programs, and the direct unit phone number for family confirmation.
Dr. Lane Murray Unit Capacity
TDCJ lists Dr. Lane Murray Unit with a capacity of 1,264. That figure is a state prison capacity and should not be mixed with the Coryell County Jail TCJS capacity of 139. Coryell County is unusual because Gatesville has several state prison units in the same county as the sheriff-operated jail. For an inmate population question, the first step is deciding whether the person is in local county custody or sentenced state prison custody.
| Detail | Murray Unit Information |
|---|---|
| Operator | Texas Department of Criminal Justice |
| Gender | Female inmates |
| Custody | G1-G4 and security detention |
| Region | TDCJ Region VI |
| On line | November 1995 |
Dr. Lane Murray Unit Lookup
Use the TDCJ inmate search to look up a person at Dr. Lane Murray Unit. TDCJ says the search covers inmates currently incarcerated in a TDCJ facility. It is updated on working days only, and the information is at least 24 hours old. That delay is important when a person has just transferred from a county jail or is near release. Call Murray Unit before traveling or arranging pickup.
- Open the TDCJ inmate search, not the Coryell County current inmates roster.
- Search by TDCJ number, SID number, or last name plus at least the first initial.
- Use the gender and race filters only when they help narrow a common name.
- Confirm that the result lists Dr. Lane Murray Unit or unit code LM before using the address.
- Call 254-865-2000 when the online result seems stale, the person is in transit, or a visit is planned.
| TDCJ Search Field | Use |
|---|---|
| Last Name and First Name | Use exact last name and at least a first initial. |
| TDCJ Number | Best option when the prison number is known. |
| SID Number | Useful when state identification number appears in court or jail records. |
| Gender and Race | Optional filters for common names. |
Dr. Lane Murray Unit Contact
The Murray Unit contact card should be used for unit confirmation, visitation questions, mail-address checks, family liaison routing, and pickup timing. It should not be used as a county jail records number. For pretrial jail custody, use the sheriff's roster and jail line. For sentenced TDCJ custody at Murray, use TDCJ and the unit phone.
Dr. Lane Murray Unit
1916 North Hwy 36 Bypass
Gatesville, TX 76596
254-865-2000
Unit code: LM / 105
TDCJ Family Contact
Family Liaison Coordinator
Denise Perez
Confirm current process with unit staff
Dr. Lane Murray Unit Visits
TDCJ visitation rules apply at Dr. Lane Murray Unit. Visitors generally need approval and must use TDCJ visitation scheduling and unit confirmation rather than sheriff jail rules. The TDCJ visitation page is the statewide starting point, but the unit should still be called before travel because custody status, security detention, medical movement, lockdowns, and schedule changes can affect visits.
| Step | Murray Unit Visit Action |
|---|---|
| Approval | Use TDCJ visitor approval rules before scheduling. |
| Scheduling | Use TDCJ visitation scheduling and confirm with the unit. |
| Unit phone | Call 254-865-2000 before travel. |
| Custody check | Confirm the inmate is still assigned to Murray Unit. |
| Special status | Ask how security detention or medical movement affects the visit. |
Dr. Lane Murray Unit Mail
Mail and money at Murray Unit follow statewide TDCJ rules. Use the TDCJ inmate mail rules for address format, allowed content, and inspection rules. Use the TDCJ inmate trust fund instructions for deposits and current payment options. The research file did not capture a unit-specific deposit fee table, so the safest approach is to use TDCJ's current trust fund page and verify the inmate's TDCJ number before sending funds.
| Service | Provider / Detail |
|---|---|
| TDCJ inmate mail rules and Murray Unit identifying information. | |
| Money deposit | TDCJ inmate trust fund instructions and current vendor rules. |
| Phone | Use TDCJ inmate family information and unit confirmation. |
| County jail commissary | Not applicable to Murray Unit state prison custody. |
Dr. Lane Murray Unit Intake
Murray Unit intake is not street-arrest booking. A sentenced inmate may first appear on a county jail roster after arrest, court processing, and sentencing, then later move into TDCJ custody. Once the person is in the prison system, TDCJ classification, medical screening, housing, custody level, and program placement control the record. That is why the TDCJ locator and unit page matter more than the Coryell County Jail roster after transfer.
TDCJ lists Murray medical capabilities that affect classification and housing. The unit includes ambulatory care, wheelchair-accommodated housing, Assisted Disability Services for hearing, vision, and mobility-impaired offenders, physical therapy, occupational therapy, brace and limb clinics, chronic care clinics, CPAP housing, and UTMB management. These details are unit-specific and should not be assumed for every other prison in Coryell County.
About Dr. Lane Murray Unit
Murray Unit has a large program profile. TDCJ lists the Corrective Intervention Pre-Release Program, Mental Health Therapeutic Diversion Program, literacy, GED, ESL, CHANGES, cognitive intervention, hospitality and tourism, Central Texas College, Texas A&M Central Texas academic offerings, a faith-based dormitory, Patriot Paws, reentry planning, and community tours. The program mix fits a female prison unit with both custody and treatment roles.
Local context also matters. Murray is part of the Gatesville TDCJ cluster, and research notes that Crain, Hilltop, Murray, and Woodman are co-located on a 1,283-acre complex. Agricultural operations across several Gatesville units include field crops, farm shop, regional pest control, security horses, security pack canines, and swine finishing operations. These state prison operations are distinct from the sheriff-operated Coryell County Jail downtown.
Note: Confirm assignment, visitation approval, and any special custody limits with Murray Unit before making travel plans.