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Visit-day checklist: Texas prisons
What to wear, which ID to bring and what you can carry in, from TDCJ's official rules. Pick a prison to add its address, phone and hours. Print it or keep it on your phone.
Before visit day
- ☐ Create a visitor account, wait for approval, then schedule. If unsure whether you're approved, call the unit. (official source) (opens in new tab)
- ☐ Check for lockdowns or cancelled visits: Texas facility status.
What to wear
- ☐ Clothing that is tight fitting, revealing, or made with see-through fabrics shall not be allowed. (official source) (opens in new tab)
- ☐ Sleeveless shirts and dresses are allowed, but must cover the shoulders. (official source) (opens in new tab)
- ☐ Shorts and skirts no shorter than three inches above the middle of the knee while standing, capri pants, or long pants are allowed. (official source) (opens in new tab)
- ☐ Clothing with pictures or language that may be considered profane or offensive by current public standards shall not be allowed. (official source) (opens in new tab)
ID to bring
- ☐ All visitors 18 and older must provide a current and official government issued identification (ID) that lists a current physical address. (official source) (opens in new tab)
What you can bring, what stays in the car
- ☐ Inmate visitors with infants or small children may bring no more than three diapers, a supply of baby wipes, and two baby bottles (“sippy” cup for toddlers). (official source) (opens in new tab)
More from TDCJ on visiting
- ☐ Before you travel, confirm the unit in the Inmate Search and check the Unit Visitation Schedule for cancellations. (official source) (opens in new tab)
- ☐ Visitors 18 and older need a current government ID showing a physical address. (official source) (opens in new tab)
Rules can differ by prison and change without notice; the prison's posted rules win. Quoted or summarized from official TDCJ pages, each linked. Not legal advice. No sponsors or affiliate links. Last checked .
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