Mineral Wells Pre-Parole Transfer Facility
759 Heintzelman Road
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
940-325-6933
Fax: 940-325-1917
Facility Public Information Officer: Maria White (maria.white@correctionscorp.com)
Facility Type: Male, Minimum-security, Owned since 1995
Warden: Michael L. Phillips
Michael Phillips has been Warden of the Mineral Wells Pre-Parole Transfer Facility since August 1998. Phillips joined CCA in 1990 as Chief of Security at Winn Correctional Center in Winnfield, La. From there, he was promoted to Assistant Warden and in 1996 became Warden.
Phillips began his corrections career in 1980 as a Correctional Officer at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's Ellis Unit.
He attended the University of Houston in Houston, Texas.
Total beds: 2103
Customer base:
Texas Department of Criminal Justice Board of Pardons and Paroles
The Mineral Wells Pre-Parole Transfer Facility is located in the Wolters Industrial Park in Mineral Wells, Texas, which was once the Fort Wolters Helicopter Base that closed in the late seventies. Mineral Wells has a population of approximately 16,000 residents and is located 45 miles west of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The community is most often associated with the Baker and Crazy Water hotels, which became known for the "Crazy Water" in the early years. Lake Mineral Wells State Park and Trailway is located near the facility and is considered to be one of the state's premiere sites for rock climbing and rappelling. The 20-mile trailway links Mineral Wells with the neighboring town of Weatherford. This trailway was completed with the assistance of inmates from the Mineral Wells PPTF who volunteered for community service work. Some of the local industry includes oil well services/equipment, communication equipment, brick manufacturers, plastic/fiberglass pip, and mobile home manufacturing.
Community Relations:
Shannon McGary President of the Mineral Wells Chamber of Commerce, Marvin Stewart Superintendent, Garner Independent School District, Scott Mauney Texas Agriculture Extension Service Dennis Bradshaw Ace Hardware Jerry White, Chief of Police Mineral Wells Police Department
Palo Pinto County Commissioner Harris Brooks Palo Pinto General Hospital Clarence Holliman Mayor Steve Jones Lake Mineral Wells State Park Weatherford College Wal-Mart Mineral Wells Index
Community Activities:
MWPPTF supports several community organizations: Volunteer Fire Department, Palo Pinto County Buyers Syndicate, Girl Scouts of America, Mineral Wells Optimist Club, Palo Pinto Nursing Center, Mineral Wells Chamber of Commerce, Palo Pinto Sheriff's Office, Palo Pinto County 4-H Club, Knights of Pythian, Weatherford College Police Academy, Angel Tree, Hope, Inc. (Women's Shelter), Mineral Wells Masonic Lodge, Palo Pinto County Relay for Life, Kids Across America, Polo Pinto County United Way, Leadership of Mineral Wells, Various Sporting Leagues and Events
Visitation Schedule:
Residents may have only one (1) visit on Saturday or Sunday, any two hours between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Four (4) hour visits are allowed if over 350 linear miles from facility.
Awards: The Mineral Wells PPTF received the CCA 1997 & 1998 Best Performance in Community Relations award as well as the 1998 Best Performance in Financial Performance award. Other awards/certificates received are as follows: Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run (Participation and Contribution), Mineral Wells Keep America Beautiful Project (Participation of Clean up), The Boy Scouts of America (Renovation and clean up of camp areas), Cross Timbers Senior Citizens Task Force (Volunteer of Services), Rose Memorial Garden - (Landscaping & Planting/Maintaining Roses), Mineral Wells Fire Training Facility (Upgrading and Maintaining grounds), Mineral Wells High School Project Graduation (Support), Mineral Wells Chamber of Commerce Chairman's Award (Outstanding Service to the Community), Garner Little Dribbler's Basketball (Sponsorship)
Tour Contact: Warden Mike Phillips to inquire about scheduling a tour of the facility. [940-325-6933]
Directions:
DALLAS/FORT WORTH AIRPORT - I183 West to 820 West, I30 West exit 414, take Hwy 180 West approx. 17 miles. In Mineral Wells turn Right at the traffic signal onto Washington Street, veer Right at the "Y" onto Hood Road approx. 2 miles, Facility will be on right after Weatherford College West Campus.