TDCJ Inmate Search

Using TDCJ inmate search online, you can find offenders in Texas Department of Criminal Justice facilities.
Enter an inmate's name, TDCJ number or SID number in the search form and submit.
Then click on the inmate name of a result to get inmate details like current facility, projected release date and offense history.
If you need help searching for inmates, contact TDCJ.

Texas Department of Criminal Justice Contact Information
TDCJ-Austin
Address: 209 West 14th Street, Austin, Texas 78701
Phone: (512) 463-9988

TDCJ-Huntsville
Address: 861-B I-45 North, Huntsville, Texas 77320
Phone: (936) 295-6371

TDCJ inmate search tool allows you to find out if someone is in prison, if the search form below is unavailable, click here to lookup TDCJ inmates, you can also call a TDCJ unit or visit in person and locate an inmate by name, SID number or TDCJ number.

TDCJ Visitation
Verify you are an approved visitor before a visit. Contact the unit for verification.
Each offender is only allowed one visit per weekend.
Read More Visitation Rules

Sending money to an inmate
You have several ways to deposit money into an offender's Trust Fund account.
- Money orders or cashier's checks.
- Visit accesscorrections.com.
- America's cash express.
- TouchPay payment system.
- Western Union Convenience Pay.
Cash and personal checks are not accepted.

Sending mail to an inmate
Letters sent to offenders should include the offender's name, TDCJ number, and unit address on the envelope. All mail for offenders must be received through authorized channels.

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