Texas
Guides and facility information for TDCJ (Texas Department of Criminal Justice) prisons and state jails.
Texas’s prison system is run by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), which operates 101 units across prisons, state jails, transfer facilities, and medical facilities. The TDCJ offender information line is 1-800-535-0283. Use the guides below for state-specific rules and procedures, or jump to a specific facility.
State guides
Visiting in Texas (TDCJ)
How to get approved, schedule visits, and what to expect at TDCJ units.
Mail and Packages in Texas (TDCJ)
How TDCJ's digital mail system works, what you can send, and how to get books and commissary items to someone inside.
Phone and Video Calls in Texas (TDCJ)
Phone call rates, video visit options, tablet messaging, and how to set up communication with someone in a TDCJ unit.
Sending Money in Texas (TDCJ)
How to deposit money into a TDCJ trust fund account, fees, spending limits, and deductions.
Medical and Mental Health in Texas (TDCJ)
How medical care works in TDCJ units, co-pay costs, the grievance process, and what families can do.
Transfers and Facility Changes in Texas (TDCJ)
How transfers work in TDCJ, what happens to visiting lists, and the difference between state jail and prison.
Facilities
Allan B. Polunsky Unit
Livingston · High Security
Coffield Unit
Tennessee Colony · Multiple Custody Levels (G1-G4)
Estelle Unit
Huntsville · Multiple Custody Levels
Huntsville Unit (The Walls)
Huntsville · Maximum Security