[4] CoreCivic, previously called "Corrections Corporation of America", is seeking a license to operate the facility as a General Residential Operation but litigation was brought by Texas RioGrande Legal Aid on behalf of Grassroots Leadership and the detainees themselves to block the licensing by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.

According to a memo from ICE, closing the costly facility will free up resources for more beds as the Biden administration begins implementing new border restrictions.

There are also recreational and medical facilities, a school, trailer classrooms, a library, a basketball court, playgrounds, and email access.

[7] The South Texas Family Residential Center was at first only able to accommodate 480 people when the first group of residents arrive in December 2014 from a Border Patrol training camp located in Artesia, New Mexico.

[10][11][12] On June 10, 2024 CoreCivic received a notification from ICE stating their intention to terminate their contract as they move to close the facility due to high costs.