Texas Prison Inmate Search
Do you need to find someone in Texas prison? If a family member or loved one has been sent to prison, you might be wondering how to find them. Probably you want to write to them and stay in touch while they do their time.
I used to be able to display a form on this page that let folks search for inmates within TDC but the folks at TDCJ have changed the way things work and I cannot make it work now. I hope to have a solution soon. Meanwhile please continue to send your questions to me and I will keep trying to help y’all. Sorry for the hassle.
You can also check these other pages I have with information about Texas prison, Federal prison, and, soon to come, county jails in Texas.
I need emergency help finding my causin please
Question ! Boyfriend went in August 28th , he has to do 6 months. Its shock probation he should be out In feb 2014. Why is it saying projected release date 2018-01-31 ?
I want to know if i can visit him or not. I haven’t seen my uncle for nearly 7 years. He was like a brother to me. Someone please help? No one ever told me what he did to be placed in jail and it would mean everything to me if i got to see him at least once. If i am under 18 years of age, is it possible to go to the jail with an adult who is not my parent but is a family member?
If you use the Inmate Locator tool here and locate what unit your uncle is at, you can call the unit and ask if you are on his visitation list and request to come for a visit. They will give you the proper information. If you are not on his list, then you can write to him, using his TDC number and his name and send it to the unit he is at. Ask him to add you to his visitors list.
One of the best things you can do to help your uncle is to write letters to him, inmates really appreciate getting correspondence from the outside world as it helps them feel less lonely and lifts their spirits a lot.
By the way, you can find the addresses and phone numbers for all the units at: http://www.tdcj.state.tx.us/unit_directory/index.html
i am looking for leticia cavazos i want to send her a letter i miss her so much can u help?
Hi if you use the locator tool here and enter her name you can find her. Once you know the unit she is at and her TDC number you can send her a letter. Just add her TDC number after her name on the envelope and send it to the unit she is at. You can find all the addresses for the units at http://www.tdcj.state.tx.us/unit_directory/index.html. Good luck to you and Leticia.
I would like to know where my dad has been moved to and when is he coming out joseluis cazares #1614936 &&also i would like to know my cousins release date miguel casarez #185335????
hey i wonted to see if i could visit micah lazaro?
Hi,
What you need to do is first use this locator tool to find what unit Micah is at and what his TDC number is. Then you can find out the phone number and address for the unit he is at here: http://www.tdcj.state.tx.us/unit_directory/index.html. Call the unit and ask them if you are on Micah’s visitor list. You can also write to him, be sure to put his TDC number on the envelope by his name. You will need his TDC number to do this. Good luck to you and Micah.
This site is wrong u guys just post up what u see but my dad didn’t do what u all say he did and the punishment doesn’t fit the crime anyway Free MANUEL SOTO!! “SHINE”
Elias I understand your frustration… Its not what they see that is on here its whats on the record… My uncle did do part of what his charges say but not all of it unfortunately that’s what they were able to prove… So don’t be angry with the site
My Brothers name is Calvin Toliver he’s been a problematic child since a kid due to my mother’s boyfriend’s attacks and she getting shot in front of him, I’m his big sis and I’m just concerned for his welfare his spin number is 659634 if I can get any info on why they are holding him for as long as they have.
I’m wondering why my Bro was kept so long when this was his first crime, not saying he shouldn’t have been locked up for commiting the crime but folks that done killed many people don’t do as much time as he has done he’s about to complete his entire sentence, he went in as a child now coming out as a grown man is there anyway someone can help me to understand why he hasn’t come home yet……
can you please email me at cynthiafuentes20@yahoo.com to know what is my fiancee’s mailing address and his realese date please and thank you if yall do
My boyfriend was just transferredto the holliday unit in huntsville, can anyone tell me anything on that? Can he get letters right away? Does it really take 30days to get visitaion, and to be able to use the money put on commisary, and how soon will he be able to call? He should have already seen the parole board, but when he does how long does it really take to know if he is granted parole? Sorry for so many questions, this is just a touhg time, and I really need to know what were all up against at this point? He is only on a 2 year sentence and he went in as a trustee, is that really a good sign?
Hello Clarissa, You can use the Inmate Locator found on the left side of the site to look up your boyfriend and get information about what unit he is in. Also, make note of what his TDC number is. Then, you can use JPay, found at http://www.jpay.com to send money to him. They keep track of where he is at based on his TDC number. You can also use JPay to write to him, it costs .44 a page, just like a postage stamp, and they will print out the letter in the mail room of his unit and deliver it to him. Generally, he will receive it the day after you send it, so it is a lot faster than mail. You can attach photos too, but I hear they are black and white prints so not so awesome. Regarding the parole board, you can call the hotline to get information about whether his case has been reviewed, etc. The number is 512-406-5202. The line is ALWAYS busy, just be patient and wait on hold. You will need his TDC number to get information. Regarding visits, yes, you do need to wait the 30 days. You can call the unit he is at and ask them if he is allowed visitors and also confirm you are on his visitation list. Lastly, I would like to recommend that you visit PrisonTalk at http://www.prisontalk.com and go to the Texas section of the forum. There is TONS of information there, and lots of helpful people that can let you know all the answers when dealing with TDC. Good luck to you and your boyfriend.
I was trying to get information on the eligibilty for parole of my fiance Kendrick Fortenberry SID#:07505868 TDCJ #: 01747044 I see there is a date listed but how can I find out if that date is actually the date he will be released? Does wrirting a support letter really have a positive effect on the parole board as to letting him out on the parole date listed, if nothing but positivity is available to him upon release?
Hi Tiya, the date listed on the TDCJ website is the projected release date based on the “short time” which is the calculated amount of time the inmate needs to serve to satisfy his conviction. If you click on the inmates name, you will see that there is more details, including the parole eligibility date. In your fiance’s case, he is eligible for parole on 2012-02-22. That means that sometime shortly after that, maybe a few weeks, he will have an interview there at the prison, and then they will submit his case for review.
Once he has been interviewed and his case is sent in for review, there is a Status Number you can call to get a status update. You can call (512) 406-5202. They will either tell you the case is still under review or they will tell you the parole decision, either denied, set off, or approved, with what conditions. It can take MANY calls to finally get an answer, be patient.
It is helpful to send support letters, the best is to send a support “packet” that includes letters from yourself, any family that can speak for him, possibly employers, neighbors, a minister, etc. Also you can mention where he can parole to, your house or apartment, etc. Here is a link to some really good information about preparing a parole packet. Here is a good link for information about what the parole review and what to include in your parole packet: http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=205005. You can also refer to http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=594 which has several other threads about parole.
Keep in mind that once he IS approved, the approval can be an “F1” or an “F1-R6” or a whole lot of other classifications. Some mean come right home, some mean go to a rehab unit first, etc. Here is an explanation of the various types of parole. http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=222685
I am certainly not a lawyer nor do I have any inside information, but simply based on your fiance’s charge and the date it occurred, it appears he has a fairly long sentence for it. My hope would be that he will be one of the lucky ones to move through the system pretty quickly and gets paroled on the first opportunity. They are overcrowded right now and move some people through pretty quick. Because his charge is a drug charge, his parole, if approved, may include a stint at one of the rehab units, this is pretty common.
Currently your fiance is at Gurney which is a transfer unit, he will probably be moved to his “home” unit soon, or even be moved around to various units for awhile. Keep an eye on the locator to keep track of where he is. Also, you can always set up an account at http://www.jpay.com and once they have his TDCJ number, they will make sure emails or money you send gets to him at whatever unit he is at.
I see from the date on the Locator that he was just sentenced less than a month ago. I know this is a stressful time while he, and you, gets used to everything. I hope this information helps, and that all goes well for your fiance and you while he gets through this.
Take care ~ The Editor