Eagle Pass Detention Facility, TX

Eagle Pass Detention Facility is operated by GEO, which handles housing, management, and supervision while providing residential care, medical services, food service, and rehabilitation programs. Housing areas include recreation spaces, a library, barbershop, medical triage rooms, programming classrooms, and case management offices. The facility was designed to meet Texas Commission on Jail Standards and American Correctional Association standards. In 2023, it reported pursuing ACA accreditation with a score of 99.3%. GEO states it emphasizes respect for human rights and dignity, limits use of force to situations where absolutely necessary, and allows firearms only in self-defense or when there's an imminent threat of death or serious harm. Oversight includes audits, inspections, training, PREA compliance measures, and confidential reporting plus grievance channels.