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TEXAS SYNDICATE
Name of Group: Texas Syndicate
Other Names: Syndicato
Tejano; TS; ESE TE; Teresa Sanchez
Origin: Origins at Folsom Prison (CA) in the early 1970's
Ideology/Philosophy: The TS was formed in
response to other gangs in the California Department of Corrections which were attempting to prey on native Texas inmates.
Membership Characteristics: The TS is comprised of predominately Mexican-American inmates in the Texas DOC institution. The rule to allow only other
Hispanics into the TS is not strictly followed.
Leadership/Organizational Structure: The TS has a formal organizational structure and a set of written rules for its members. A TS member is called a "carnal," a group of members is called "carnales,"
and a TS recruit is called a "cardinal." The institutional leader is called the "chairman."
Geographic Locus: Since its formation in California, the TS is now strongest in Texas.
Associated Organizations: Texas Mafia; Dirty White Boys
Antagonistic Organizations: Aryan Brotherhood; La Nuestra Familia; Mexican Mafia;
Mexikanemi; Mandingo Warriors.
Typical Identifiers: Tattoos identifying affiliation with this group has a "TS" located somewhere in their design. This is not always obvious and may require close scrutiny.
Texas Syndicate In The News
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