Gatesville. On Monday March 16, 2009, a 14-year-old boy incarcerated in Crockett hanged himself with his underwear in his room. On June 3, 2011, the TYC announced that the facility would close by August 31, 2011, due to budget cuts. References External links Crockett State School - Texas Youth Commission Buildings and structures in Houston County, Texas Juvenile detention centers in Texas Educational institutions established in 1950 1950 establishments in Texas 2011 disestablishments in Texas