Plainview TDCJ officer dies from COVID-19 A 58-year-old correctional officer in Plainview died Sunday -2 days after he was hospitalized for COVID-19, officials said. Phillip Holbert, a correctional officer at the Formby State Jail, served with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for 24 years, 14 of which he served as a correctional officer, according to a TDCJ news release. “Phillip Holbert was a prime example of a TDCJ career officer who came to the agency in the spirit of service,” said TDCJ Executive Director Bryan Collier. “TDCJ is a family and the thoughts and prayers of our family are with his family and friends now. He will always be remembered.”