TDCJ Texas Department of Criminal Justice Patch with Lone Star State Shape
Black and white embroidered Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) shield patch featuring TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF, CRIMINAL JUSTICE, and CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS in white, around the shape of Texas filled with the Lone Star flag and a gold G marker at the center, for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Correctional Institutions Division in Texas.
Low MOQ
Low Minimum Order
Artwork
Artwork Design Team
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USA Since 1999
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Direct
Description
This embroidered patch features the Texas Department of Criminal Justice insignia, the shoulder patch of the TDCJ Correctional Institutions Division, the state agency that operates Texas’s prison system. It is a black shield with a white border, carrying TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF and CRIMINAL JUSTICE above and CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS below in white, around the shape of Texas at the center.
Center: The heart of the patch is the outline of the state of Texas, filled with the Lone Star flag and edged in gold. The flag shows a blue field with a single white star on the left and white and red horizontal bands on the right. A small gold letter G inside a circle sits over the blue field beside the star, the mark of the Correctional Institutions Division.
Top Section: TEXAS and DEPARTMENT OF are stacked across the top of the shield in white block letters, with CRIMINAL JUSTICE arched over the Texas shape just below, naming the agency across the upper part of the patch.
Bottom Section: CORRECTIONAL and INSTITUTIONS are stacked across the base of the shield in white block letters, naming the division of the department that the patch represents.
Shape & Base: The patch is a classic shield shape – a peaked top widening to a rounded base – on a black twill ground with a white border. The black field and white frame set off the white lettering and the full-color Texas-flag state shape as the focal point.
Embroidery Quality: Full-coverage stitching with high stitch density holds the fine detail of the Texas state shape, the Lone Star flag, the gold outline and G marker, the black field and white border, and the TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE and CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS lettering with sharp, even edges and a durable surface that stands up to daily uniform wear and laundering.
This is part of a growing collection of corrections and law-enforcement patches in the gallery. Compare it with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation patch, another state corrections shield, and the Federal Bureau of Prisons patch, the federal corrections shield. Browse the full Owl Badges Design Gallery for more custom corrections, law-enforcement, and public-safety patch designs.
Specifications
| Product Type | Embroidered Patch |
| Style | Shoulder Patch |
| Material | Polyester Twill Fabric with Poly/Rayon Threads |
| Stitch | Full Coverage Detail 100% Stitch Threading Embroidery |
| Size | 4" - 5" |
| Backing | Iron-on/Sew-on |
| Packaging | 10+ Per Polybag |
Estimated pricing: 10 → $17 · 20 → $12 · 50 → $7 · 100 → $5 · 250 → $3 · 500 → $2.50 · 1,000 → $2 each
No setup fee · No mold fee. Estimate only — final price adjusts by design, size, and quantity, and is confirmed with a free quote. No payment until you approve your proof.
🛡 Authorized Purchase & Credential Verification
Patches bearing a real agency or department name are sold only to that agency or its authorized representatives. Law enforcement and public-safety buyers must provide proof of occupation, valid credentials, or an authorized purchasing letter before production begins. We do not sell agency-named patches for personal use.
Custom and fictional designs — for example, a made-up department like “Town of Western Hope Police” — are welcome, as are designs where you change the agency or department name to your own.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is shown on the Texas Department of Criminal Justice patch?
The patch is a black shield with a white border. TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF and CRIMINAL JUSTICE run across the top in white, and CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS across the bottom. At the center is the outline of Texas filled with the Lone Star flag - a blue field with a white star and white and red bands - edged in gold, with a small gold G marker over the blue field. Owl Badges reproduces it as an embroidered patch.
What is the Texas shape with the flag at the center?
The center carries the outline of the state of Texas, filled with the Lone Star flag. The flag shows a blue vertical field with a single white star and white and red horizontal bands, the design that gives Texas its Lone Star State nickname. The state shape is edged in gold, tying the patch directly to Texas. We reproduce the shape and flag in detailed color stitching.
What does the gold G on the patch mean?
The small gold G inside a circle, set over the blue field of the Texas flag, is the mark of the Correctional Institutions Division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. It appears on the patch exactly as it does on the agency insignia, and we reproduce it as shown.
How is this different from the California and Federal Bureau of Prisons patches?
All three are corrections shields, but each represents a different agency. The TDCJ patch is a black shield with the Texas state shape and Lone Star flag, for the Texas prison system. The California patch is a navy shield with the state seal and the EUREKA motto. The Federal Bureau of Prisons patch is a black shield with the Department of Justice eagle seal, for the federal system. We reproduce each agency's design exactly as its own patch.
Can you make a custom state corrections shield patch with a state shape like this?
Yes. A shield with a state outline, a state flag, and arched agency lettering is a strong corrections and law-enforcement layout, and we can adapt it for your own agency - your state shape, your flag, your lettering, and your colors. A free proof is provided before production so you can confirm every detail.
Do I need credentials to order a patch with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice name on it?
Yes. Patches bearing a real agency name such as the Texas Department of Criminal Justice are sold only to that agency or its authorized representatives. Corrections, law-enforcement, and public-safety buyers provide proof of occupation, valid credentials, or an authorized purchasing letter before production begins. Custom or fictional agency designs, and patches renamed to your own agency, are welcome without that step.
