FPC Bryan
Federal Prison Camp, Bryan (FPC Bryan) is a minimum-security United States federal prison for female inmates located in Bryan, Texas. It is operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, a division of the United States Department of Justice. Opened in July 1989, the facility sits on a 37-acre compound approximately 95 miles northwest of Houston and 165 miles south of Dallas.
Overview
FPC Bryan is a minimum-security federal prison camp housing nonviolent female offenders. As a minimum-security facility, it is the least restrictive type of federal prison, housing inmates considered to be low-risk, non-violent, and unlikely to escape. The camp has very little or no perimeter fencing, and inmates are able to move relatively freely within the facility.
The institution's focus on rehabilitation offers a considerably less restrictive environment compared to traditional prisons. Inmates are housed in dormitory-style living arrangements with four-person rooms, with approximately 200 inmates per dormitory.
Programs and Services
Educational Programs
FPC Bryan offers educational opportunities for inmates including:
- Adult literacy programs
- GED preparation courses
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- Parenting classes
- Various life skills courses
Library Services
The facility provides both leisure and law libraries. The leisure library offers inmates a variety of reading materials, including periodicals, newspapers, fiction, nonfiction, and reference books. An interlibrary loan program is available for inmates seeking materials not held in the facility's collection.
Canine Companions Program
FPC Bryan partners with Canine Companions for Independence, a program that allows inmates to train dogs to become personal assistance animals. This program provides inmates with meaningful work while contributing to the community.
UNICOR
The FPC Bryan UNICOR facility operates a call center, providing inmates with work opportunities and job training that can assist with reentry after release.
Residential Drug Abuse Program
FPC Bryan offers the Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP), a comprehensive treatment program for inmates with documented substance abuse histories. Successful completion of RDAP may qualify eligible inmates for up to a one-year reduction in their sentence.
Notable Inmates
FPC Bryan has housed several high-profile inmates, including:
- Elizabeth Holmes - Former Theranos CEO convicted of wire fraud and conspiracy, serving an 11-year sentence
- Jen Shah - Reality television personality from "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City," convicted of wire fraud conspiracy
- Ghislaine Maxwell - Convicted sex trafficker, transferred to FPC Bryan in 2025 (transfer was controversial as sex offenders typically require at least low-security housing)
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Location & Visitation
Location
Physical address: 1100 Ursuline Avenue, Bryan, TX 77803
FPC Bryan is located at the intersection of Ursuline Avenue and 23rd Street in Bryan, Texas.
Visitation
There are many specific rules and procedures to be aware of when you're considering visiting the institution. Read more on our Visitation Guide.
For full, current visiting rules and scheduling, always check the institution's official page on the Bureau of Prisons website: Official BOP Page.
See also
- Index of Federal Prison Facilities
- FPC Alderson - Another women's minimum-security federal prison camp
- Bureau of Prisons Classification Methods
- Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP)