Mission:
The Texas Prison Museum shall collect, preserve, and showcase the history and culture of the Texas prison system and educate the people of Texas and of the world.

Vision:
Preserving the past; Educating the present; Creating a pathway to a promising future.

Goals:

- To collect, preserve, and maintain prison artifacts, documents, oral histories, photographs, and all prison museum collections.
- To publicize and showcase the history and culture of Texas' prison system in order to attract visitors to the museum annually and to enhance learning.
- To maintain fiscal accountability for the operation, maintenance, and expansion of the Texas Prison Museum, Inc.
- To operate, maintain, and expand quality made properties.