Coffield Unit

One of the largest TDCJ units by capacity. Located in Tennessee Colony, Anderson County.

Overview

The Coffield Unit is one of the largest prisons in TDCJ by capacity. It is in Anderson County near Tennessee Colony and operates alongside several nearby prison facilities in the same regional cluster.

Visiting Basics

• Visits are generally scheduled through the TDCJ Online Visitation Portal.
• Weekend visitation is standard unless the unit posts a change.
• Custody level and operational status affect whether a contact or general visit is offered.

Directions From Dallas

The Coffield Unit is roughly 90 miles southeast of Dallas, depending on the starting point and route.

• Travel south on I-45 from the Dallas area.
• Continue toward the Palestine / Tennessee Colony area using the appropriate eastbound connection.
• Use local FM roads for the last stretch to the unit.

The final part of the trip is rural, with fewer services than the interstate segment.

Parking and Nearby Services

• Visitor parking is available at the unit.
• Tennessee Colony is small and has limited commercial services.
• Larger fuel, food, and lodging options are more available in Palestine and along major highways before the last rural segment.

What the Size of the Unit Means

Large capacity does not make movement inside the unit faster for visitors.

• Large populations can mean longer staging and movement times.
• Multiple custody levels can produce different visit types on the same weekend.
• Neighboring units in the same region can create traffic and demand around visiting hours.

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