Henson has been employed with TDCJ for 60 months.
Another guard was fired this week for reckless endangerment related to the escape. Transportation officers Lance Waldo and Matthew Smith provided notice of their retirement effective immediately rather than face disciplinary action.
The agency continues to investigate the issues surrounding the Comeaux escape and will take administrative actions against additional employees as deemed necessary.
Comeaux, who was in a wheelchair, overpowered two guards and forced them to drive to the Baytown area, where he ran away. Comeaux was captured Monday in Houston.