Which of the following is a TDCJ recognized STG?

• A. MS-13
• B. Skinheads
• C. Barrio Azteca
• D. Red Dragon

Answer: (C)

The concept tested here is how a correctional agency classifies groups as Security Threat Groups (STGs) for monitoring and management. Barrio Azteca is recognized by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice as an STG because it has a long-standing, organized presence inside and outside prisons, with a history of violence and coercive activity that requires special supervision and containment measures. This designation drives targeted monitoring, housing decisions, and incident response to mitigate threats posed by the group’s influence. While the other groups are known criminal organizations, they are not listed by TDCJ as STGs in the agency’s official designations, so Barrio Azteca is the one that fits the TDCJ STG criteria.