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.
Ok, I found out my husband was moved to Holliday on 2/16. He is not eligible for visitation. Is it because he’s still going through the intake process? Are visits common at transfer units?
It could be he is still processing. Yes once visitation is approved you can visit…just keep watching the site! Hang in there!
Also, what is the projected release date? Does that mean if he doesn’t make parole that will the end of his sentence? I see max date, parole and projected release.
Projected Release Date (PRD) is when they expect to let him out as long as no issues. That’s when my son got out after making the second parole. Max is the longest they can keep him. I don’t know of very many who make parole the first time around, so I would just kinda keep my eye focused on that PRD.
My husband was transferred to TDC 2/18 after being sentenced to 4 years on 1/28. Unfortunately they told me he’s ineligible for visit and calls for up to 90 days? So I guess I shouldn’t hold me breath either for his first review date?
Cel, after my experience I wouldn’t hold my breath for the first parole review period. Does the site show a projected release date yet? That’s what I would kinda focus on. Im sorry I know this is hard, just hang in there. Prayers that things go smoothly and as easy as possible.
Thank u Rose, I appreciate the support. His sentence came unexpected because he was already on probation and was revoked for not complying a class he missed while working. However I’m wondering if his history is what is keeping him from his assigned level and maybe that’s why he is unable to receive visits?? It’s been 3 weeks does it normally take that long for eligibility or longer?? Thank u again.
My husband cannot receive visitors yet either and he has no criminal history. It’s been 15 days since he was moved. Should he be able to write me at least?
Hey Cecilly, he can write you as soon as he has some supplies which he needs some commissary funds to buy stamps, envelopes, and all that. Then he can write. 15 days is not very long. I think you will be hearing from him soon. Hang in there. Peace ~ Magnum
Hi yall…processing can take any where from 2 weeks to 45 days…no visits during that time. They can write as long as they have money on their books to buy paper, pencils, stamps, envelopes…processing was the hardest part for me. No real contact and not hearing his voice or seeing his face. For us it took pretty much the whole 45 days and it sucked. Hang in there…pray…that’s all I could do and that’s really all there is. Im so sorry, I know this is hard, frustrating and makes you nervous. Its gonna pass. Big hugs and prayers for you both!
Yes it is the hardest part for me plus it doesn’t help that his family is writing to him trying to get him to put them on the visitation list so they can go see him and take away my visits by getting there first. It’s so frustrating plus I’m sure he’s stressed out as it is. No calls for me either although I’ve registered the house phone already plus I write everyday but still have not received any mail. How about u Cecilly? Any mail from him yet?? Mine was transferred 02/18. Rose thank u so much for your support. This really helps me out my mind at ease. Plus I heard that the name address and birthday have to be correct in order to get a visit with him? I’m hoping that helps set his family back since they’re the reason he’s in there anyway. Contact visits are 90 from initial intake?? He was sentenced to 4 yrs so I’m not holding my breath on the first eligibility date buy will continue with the support letters from his employer and our little league football organization. Any idea how they classify their G1-5 levels anybody??
I believe you are right on the contact visits…contact visits are for immediate family only, parents, siblings and spouses and children. From my experience if the info isn’t perfectly matching the visitors id then they update it that first visit. Im sorry you have competition on visits, that really sucks. My daughterinlaw and I swapped out and then my kids and hubby took turns going with me. Hopefully something like that will work out for you. I really don’t know about the G1-5 level stuff, Im sorry…and my son just left earlier today to go home so hes not handy for me to ask lol. We sent letters when eligibility started, I didn’t know about packets at that time, so we just did our letters of support and sent some family pictures in…trying to make it evident that he was remorseful, and show that he had lots of support. Hang in there, Im gonna be praying that visits go good and theres not any craziness for you! Hang in there!!
Hey thank u so much Rose so update I finally got a letter..yay!! He actually sent me 3 in one envelope and said he won’t get commissary until two 2wks so u guess that’s a good thing. So I take it he can make phone calls already hopefully he’ll be eligible for visits soon..
I got a letter Friday 3/4, and a follow up longer letter 3/7. When he got to transfer it was his dorms day for commissary but he didn’t have access to any money yet. By the time he filled out an indigent form his dorm was up again. They go every two weeks so he had to wait. He is in parole review right now, first one. It’s not even three months since his sentence. I’m hoping things go like Rose and the process goes quickly. Based on her son’s timeline it seemed to go fast and my husband only got a 2 year sentence. My husband says they can’t make phone calls until they are on the other side of intake at their committed facility.
That’s good Cecilly. I saw one letter was dated 3/1 but u didn’t get it until today. I’m really hoping the intake process speeds up so I can see him by Easter weekend 🙁 He asked me to send him pics of me in lingerie but I’m too worried the guard’s will take them or put me on a no visitors list. Plus I’m not sure u want my pics there with strangers glancing views smh.. Now I feel better knowing I got at least a letter. I do have a question if anyone really knows the intake process and why it takes so long?? Oh btw Rose he only put one sister and his mom including me on the list so looks like he listened to my letter about the other sister’s trying to take my visits. Yay!
yay for letters!!! Processing takes a while because while we are only thinking of our one loved ones, staff there are processing a lot of people. Theres a lot to the processing, testing, classifying, it just takes time. Hang in there! You can send pics…just no total booty or boob shots lol. My daughterinlaw sent pics…my son kept them to himself, didn’t want anyone seeing them but him, I’m sure your love will do the same. My daughterinlaw also sprayed her letters with perfume. Hang in there!! I know you are excited and relieved and encouraged with getting letters! I’m glad the visitor list is short and sweet lol.
Help!! My husband for transferred to Willacy County this morning after being told he was going to Garza East. He was originally at Garza West and is under a private state jail. I want to see if the same TDC rules apply since it’s private and does anybody know how I can locate the IPO for this unit. Also how long is the waiting time frame for me to be able to talk to him like for him to be able to call me? Plz help. Idk much about private facility especially since its a state jail. I’m wondering if this means he won’t make parole or he will. Sorry I’m so lost.
Hey Cel, yes same rules apply. What happens is a Statw Jail will house some TDC inmates due to lack of TDC space but they are just housed there, they still have the TDC sentence. And a private facility follows the same rules as the rest. In my experience I was at a private facility and it was not too bad. It was better than Garza West for sure. It will just take a short while for him to be able to call but you can write right away. Don’t worry, people get moved around for not much reason. Hang in there and peace ~ Magnum
So my boyfriend was sentenced 2years in one county and 2 years in another. The time is concurrent and he had over a year of back time from county jail. They finally came & ot him from county jail on 02/19. When will I know what unit he is in? I have so many other questions like?
-Can I set up a vonage account since my cell phone is not in my name?
-Who should all write the supporting letters to the parole office?
-When can I see him? And since I am only his girlfriend, will I be able to visit him?
I called the parole office to find out what his status is and they started the process a week after his sentence.
-Is that good?
-How long is the process to figure out if he will be able to parole out?
Hi there…a year of back time is good and will count. Once he is in his unit you will be able to find what office of the parole board he is under then you can write letters…family, friends, pastors, ex employers, anyone that would speak to his being sorry and wanting a better life and his desire to have a better life, any or all of those can write letters of support. The letters, I was told need to be short and to the point, hes sorry, he wants to be a better man, has a support system, family who will help him, home to go to, job possibilities, that sort of thing. I will find the info for setting up your cell so that you can receive calls. You should be able to check the tdcj web site to find out where he is right now, then just kinda watch it for when they move him. His money on his books and jpay letters will follow where ever they send him. Heres how our timeline of stuff went…parole eligibility is when he was eligible to be reviewed for parole. Projected release date is when they assume they are going to release him, as long as there are no problems, like he stays out of trouble and doesn’t get any cases against him in there. Maximum Sentence date is the longest they will keep him. My son signed for two years and did almost a year. He was released on his projected release. Denied parole the first time and made it the second time. Ill past a time line of his stuff into this message so you can see…it varies of course depending on the person, the charges and the way things go inside.
1/15 county
2/13 Middleton
2/19 Parole review started
3/15 he called me
3/21 first visit
3/25 moved to Rudd
4/4 first contact visit and hug in 78 days
4/6 Parole eligible
4/28 he saw IPO
6/17 Parole called me
6/26 Parole denied
7/3 Parole review started
7/14 he saw re-entry
8/13 he got his line class change and his PRD moved up
8/26 he saw IPO
9/11 he finished Changes
9/18 they did labs on him
10/12 PAROLE APPROVED!!!!!
11/18 Transferred back to Middleton
11/19 transferred, not sure where
11/25 is released
Do u know exactly where we’re supposed to write the letters or to whom? If not, is there a way of finding out that info? I would like to do that as well.
You have to find out what board he is under, I believe that is on the tdcj website, but if not you might just call the unit and ask. Middleton is where they go to be processed and then are assigned to a unit so you might call them.
Thank u Rose. So he’s at Garza West. Does that mean he won’t stay there if he was sentenced to 4 yrs? He will be transferred to another facility if parole is approved??
Hey Cel, like Rose told you, Garza West is a transfer unit, but I know a couple guys who spent most of their bid there. There really are not hard and fast rules about any of it, so it is more wait and see if he gets moved. The thing to get your head around when someone you are associated with is in TDC is that you just don’t know. For no apparent reason, they can get moved or not. Or their whole unit might go on lockdown for no fault of their’s, etc. So you just need to keep an open mind and roll with the punches. You will get more relaxed about it all as time goes on. Meanwhile, hang in there and keep asking questions. Peace ~ Magnum
Im not familiar with Garza…You really never know how they pick/choose the moving around of people. I honestly cant tell you if he will stay there or move again. My son stayed at Rudd until the transfer process began for him to be released. Garza West is listed as a transfer facility so theres no telling really…Rudd is also a transfer facility but my son stayed there. Heres the info for what parole board Garza is under…
BEEVILLE INSTITUTIONAL PAROLE OFFICE (IPO)
Margo Green, Regional Supervisor
Pamela Williams, Assistant Regional Supervisor
2033 Independence Street
Beeville, TX 78102
Phone: 361-362-6511
Fax: 361-362-6364
Sorry I meant Angel not Angle
Omg thank u so much Rose, God Bless you. Idk where to start looking. Should I start sending support letters to that IPO or should I wait until the parole date approaches to ensure that the IPO doesn’t change if he does end up being transferred to another facility?
Hey Cel I would not start sending support letters to anyone yet at all. You need to prepare a packet when its time and send it, with letters from a few folks and all but sending them now won’t help and they probably won’t even take them into account if he isn’t in review yet. Peace ~ Magnum
Thank u so much Rose you are an angle. I now have an idea of what to write and pray everything goes well for him. I won’t get my hopes up but I’m praying for an approval at least on the 2nd review GOD willing.. For now staying busy. I hope once we get our visits I’ll feel at ease once again. Right now it’s hard trying to explain to our kids where’s Daddy.. But thank U again.. Btw I already received a letter from him today saying that commissary is on a rotation so hopefully he’ll be able to write back more often.
Cel, Rose is right on, the projected release date is a pretty good date to focus on. Just being eligible for parole review doesn’t mean much. Peace ~ Magnum
Texas Magnum thank u so much for the info. However it says in yellow he’s under review but the date is 07-08-16 so idk if he’ll be relocated or he’ll stay there so I can send a packet to the IPO. Sorry for all the questions but what exactly do I put in these parole packets?
7-8-16 is the date he is eligible for parole. They wont vote until I believe 45 days before that date, if I remember correctly. So Id start getting things together to send in at the end of this month or first part of next month. As I said, I didn’t know about a packet so I just gathered letters from friends, co-workers, former bosses, family…showing support, possibility of job once released, telling of his remorse and goals along with some pictures of him with his son, wife, siblings and parents. I know the letters shouldn’t be real long so just kinda short, sweet and to the point. Magnum can probably tell you more about the packet. I’m sorry I cant remember what his sentence is or what his PRD is…if this is his first review I know your hopes are high but its a very real possibility that he wont make this first parole. Not trying to be a downer but I remember being so devastated the first review and being denied…I felt utterly crushed. Then the more I read it seemed that making the first parole was rare. I wish I had just focused on that PRD and not gotten so excited over parole review. Hang in there! Praying for you!
Rose, u are a life saver. All this is so helpful because I didn’t know where to start or where to send anything. I can’t thank U enough. It sucks that I can’t read ur reply right away. However thank U for the prayers I appreciate it. Its so hard but I’m sure it’ll all be worth it in the end. The PRD date is set for 11-16-17 unfortunately but it makes sense cuz he got a 4 year sentence. I do have one question, if the first parole review date is denied. How long does it take to have another review or would that have to be the PRD date? Its been 17 days with no contact so I guess I’ll wait the 45 days for our first visit or call..hopefully. This is great because I can’t ask fb these kind of questions without rude comments. Texas Magnum anything in specific I should know about the letters? Handwritten, letterheads or a simple one pg handwritten and finally to whom would it be addressed to? Thank you for telling me because I wouldve hired a Lawyer.
Hey youre more than welcome. I’m just trying to pay it forward…this little education I wish I had never gotten lol needs to benefit others if possible! You can email me if youd rather, rosemt37@aol.com. They come up first time at six months, if denied they are reviewed again in six months. If denied that second time then its yearly reviews. Some of our letters were hand written and some were typed. I typed mine just so it looked more professional with a date then parole board address/RE John Doe TDCJ Number then To Whom it May Concern. First paragraph was who I am, related how, my job, how long I had my job and how long Ive lived in my house…second paragraph was on him and his remorse. Third paragraph was on plans for future and support system. Then closed out by thanking them for taking the time to read my letter and my phone number for them to feel free to call if they had any questions or concerns. Signed Sincerely, Jane Doe with address and phone number. I know Nov 2017 feels like a life time away…but when you get there you will be utterly amazed at how fast it actually went by. Keep busy, work, kids, life, read…keep your mind busy. Holler any time, here or email! Hang in there!!
Hey Rose, I wanted to know if his my husbands first parole gets denied do I need to resend new letters or do they hold on to the first set?
We sent new letters at second review. I’m sure it all stays in their file but I can be pretty crazy lol.
Thank you again Rose, this helps so I can prepare for the second round of parole.. Anything will help so I appreciate the support 🙂
Before you can receive calls from a TDCJ offender, you must first register your telephone number:
•Internet: texasprisonphone.com
Note: You will need the offender’s TDCJ ID Number to register to receive phone calls from him or her. If you do not know their number you can find it through the online offender search at http://www.tdcj.state.tx.us/offender_information/index.html or by phone at (936) 295-6371 or (800) 535-0283. The phones are answered from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Friday.
•Telephone: (866) 806-7804
Telephone calls can be placed in the following manner:
•Collect calls – charges are accepted when the offender calls.
•Friends and Family Prepaid – the telephone number owner establishes an account in which to deposit money to pay for the offender’s calls.
•Offender Telephone Prepaid Debit Account – the offender or family can deposit money into the offender’s account.
The following rules apply to the system:
•Phones are available from 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m., unless conditions dictate a change.
•Calls are limited to 20 minutes.
•You will hear a warning message one minute before being disconnected.
•Offenders have unlimited minutes per month.
•All calls, except to the Attorney of Record, are subject to monitoring and recording.
•Calls may only be made to home land line telephone numbers and post-paid cell phones. No calls are allowed to internet services, 800 numbers, businesses, pay phones, or international numbers.
•To receive calls, the name on the registrant’s driver’s license or state identification card must be reflected on their telephone listing or bill.
•To register you will be required to confirm that you: ◦Are the registered owner of the telephone number.
â—¦Agree to allow the offender to call the phone number.
â—¦Are at least 18 years old.
â—¦Will not forward calls or make 3-way calls received from the offender.
My husband said he tried calling the phone but it doesn’t work. I’m wondering if there’s a block or what happened. I registered the phone through the prison phone and called them. They said I’ve been approved just waiting on his calls. But could it be my carrier puts blocks on collect calls. Or is there a way that I prepay the calls instead of him calling collect?? Also of phone calls are approved for him does that mean hopefully visitation will be available soon?? Sorry just trying to get an insight of a timeline.
Hey Cel, yah some folks have a phone service that won’t allow collect calls. I don’t know of a way for it to be prepaid. I think your best bet is to check with your phone service and see if you can change your setup to allow collect calls. Hope you get that straightened out. Peace ~ Magnum
Thank you Magnum. This really sucks..the waiting game. I already registered the phone and he wrote saying he couldn’t get through then I find out that the his phone privileges are like his visits hes ineligible. Its almost 30 days I guess Ill have to wait the 45-90 days which makes me even more sad.
Yeah Cel, prison just plain sucks, it’s true. Soon you will get through this first part and start to get a little normal feeling. I learned that during all this stuff, the time goes by, and sooner or later you are looking at light at the end of the tunnel. Hang in there. Peace to you and him ~ Magnum
Oh But when you get that first phone call…you will feel such a joy and relief hearing his voice…hang in there…I know its hard, oh so hard but God has a purpose and a plan and ALL things work together for the good. Somehow, someway good does come out of this…keep the faith! Praying for you all!!
He will turn in a list of visitors, as long as you are on that list you will be able to see him. Hang in there!
After they hav been interviewed by parole, how long after until we get a call from parole? anf how long after until they give answer, they said sinc shortway is soon it shouldn’t take long
Almost two months after his interview I got the call. Then it was a about two weeks before we knew the answer.
I’ve been trying to locate my brother last I heard of him was 6 years ago I heard he was locked up in jail in texas but I don’t know where its been hard for me to locate him is there anything you guys can do to help me.
As far as jail goes, look at the county website. The TDC webpage is for offenders that are currently serving or have been released.
Will they need personal information about people living in hous
I was told by many others that it was like a minute long call and you do all the talking…but the guy that called me was really nice, sounded old lol…we actually had a conversation…he asked about home life, work situation, did he have kids, how old…just basic info. I got the call when he was being reviewed the first time. The second time I didn’t get a call until he was approved and the local parole office called…I had to get a land line for the ankle monitor (which came off yesterday yay!) and they made a home visit to verify address.
When parole calls on phone what do they ask?
Hey Ivett, Generally speaking they will want to know about the place the inmate has to come home to, if he has a place to live, if the people living there are not in law trouble somehow themselves, like also on parole, and all that. Hope that helps. Peace ~ Magnum
My boyfriend has been in Middleton since 02/01. I have not heard from him. I’ve sent him a couple messages through jpay. I know now from this blog that it will take him around 45 days to call. Does anyone know when he will be eligible for visits? He was sentenced to 2 years and 4 years tdc. But the judge ordered for those to run concurrently.. Does this mean he will have to serve the whole 2 years in state? Because in the system he is eligible for parole 03/2016. So confused as to what is going on. Or if I need to do anything.
Waiting and wondering is the best part (read sarcasm here lol). Visits are after processing as well and that is anywhere from 2 weeks to 45 days. From what we saw while my son was in there…those with longer sentences than 2 years seemed to move thru faster. We were told a two year sentence, eligible for parole after six months…in our inexperienced minds we just knew hed make his first parole and be out in six months. That didn’t happen…but he did make his second parole doing 10 months of his two year sentence. From what Ive seen making that first parole doesn’t happen often…but it can and does vary, depending on the charges…aggravated charges tend to do half of their sentence…and it depends on how they do in there, staying out of trouble, any classes they get told to take need to be taken and completed…that kind of stuff. Mail also is slow for them, especially at Middleton…as long as he has money on his books to be able to buy paper, pencils, stamps, envelopes and hygiene and maybe even food he will feel encouraged and it will help. My son said going to the store for the first time at Middleton he felt like a kid at Christmas. While he will get your jpay letters within about 48 hours, except on weekends, he has to write regular mail and then it just depends, I think we ran almost a week from the time my son wrote until I actually got the letter. Middleton is a transfer unit, but does have people who stay there, not sure really how this is based other than categorized by sentence and charges. My son got his first visit with us and by the next weekend was moved to Rudd unit…which was really awesome because all their visits are contact visits! Its all a waiting game and can be very nerve wracking and most def is a roller coaster of emotions. Just hang in there and try to always be as encouraging as possible to him. Are one of his sentences a state jail sentence? State jail is pretty much day for day so if so then there def will not be a parole until that part is over. Praying all goes well for him and you!
Thank you! I appreciate your help! Yes he got 2 years state and 4 years tdc. But I was confused because in the court papers the judge wrote for those to run concurrently at the tdc facility. And he had 101 days of back time, maybe that’s why his parole eligibility was so soon. So I was getting my hopes that he might be out mid this year because they lawyer said he has to do 1/4 of his time the he can see parole. Yes it’s been a rough time so far, especially not being able to hear from him. How much money should I be putting every week. Since I don’t have any communication I’m not sure if he has enough money. Any suggestions
Hey there…it is confusing and crazy…state jail sentences I believe are 80-85% of their time before eligible for release. My sons release from state jail was July 10…but that didn’t happen since he had the 2 years tdc…had to wait for parole review/approval. Having back time is good…that counts too…Does it give you a projected release date yet? That’s actually pretty close to the date my son was released after parole approval. On the money…its hard to guess…I would send 30 a week…there were times that Id send more or see if his friends and other family would add, like when he needed to see the doc (100.00 a year paid out of commissary at first visit). I know my son didn’t go to meals in the chow hall often so he tried to keep a supply of ramen noodles, chips, tuna, things like that to eat at his bunk. And coffee…this kid never drank coffee before but in there lived on black coffee lol and still drinks it out here now. Parole is its on entity and does what it wants in regards to approval/denials…we had it stuck in our heads that just because he was eligible for parole that meant hed be out in six months…and were devastated to find he was denied. Sorry for the long rambling story lol. Its hard out here to pay for phone time and pay for commissary, I just considered it a necessary evil and did it because I knew it helped him stay encouraged.
Hey Ana, I had the same experience with a lawyer setting up false expectations. What I learned is the lawyers may know the law and arrange your deal etc. but they do not know about how TDC actually works. They tell folks as if it’s practically a written rule that they will see parole after a certain time or get out in in a certain time and it’s flat not true. Nobody knows how long all the stuff, required classes and that, will take as it depends on availability and other things. I had to be transferred to a new unit to do my classes. I also had a concurrent case and I did complete my state jail time. As far as I know, unless they have changed it, state jail is still day for day but Rose says 80-85% so maybe they have lightened that up now. Rose gave you a pretty good guideline on money. I think even less than that is OK. There is really no need to be the guy who has too much money in commissary. And, folks figure out things to do for barter. Like if a guy can draw he can barter envelopes and paper he draws on for ramen noodles and tuna. Hang in there, and peace to you ~ Magnum
Thank you for the information. What is the projected release day? He has a date set for 07/2017. Once he is eligible for visits, will they be contact visits in Middleton? I hope that after the 45 days are over he should be able to get visits.
I cant remember the length of time until there are contact visits…at first they are thru glass on a phone…I didn’t keep up with when contact visits were approved because my son was moved to a unit where all visits were contact.
Just to note – It does depend too on the inmate’s charges and behavior if they have contact visits or not.
I finally received some letters. I actually received 4 yesterday. dating from 2/3-2/11. I guess they just keep them for a while before sending them. it was good to hear from him, at least it gave some kind of peace of mind. He did however tell me he had a hold somewhere and was informed that after he does his tdc time he will be transferred somewhere else, anyone know were i can find out what kind of hold he has. Im thinking its the state time, since that one is day by day (2 years). in one of the letters he mentioned people suggesting he should look into getting a parole lawyer. Is this something we should look into?
Yay for letters!! If they have a hold it may have something to do with a warrant in a different county. I found out when I picked my son up that this happens a lot and many times if you know early you can contact that county and let them know he is incarcerated in TDCJ and they might lift the warrant as time served. You need to find out what the hold is and where. I felt so bad for those released on parole just to get in a van and taken to jail. Ugh! I really don’t know much about parole lawyers other than hearing it’s expensive.
My husband was sentenced to two years TDC. How do I find out when and where he will be moved to? He was sentenced 01/08 and had been in county since then.
Hey Cecilly, There is no real way to know when he will catch chain. It is very random. In my case, I asked one of my cellmates to call my mother and let her know when they picked me up, and gave him the funds to do that. Maybe your husband can work out something like that for you. Once he is picked up he will first go to intake when it will take anywhere from a couple weeks to up to over a month or so to get moved to his unit. But, once you find out he has caught chain, you can check using the form at this page: https://offender.tdcj.texas.gov/OffenderSearch/index.jsp. It will take several days or more from when he is picked up to show up in that form, but don’t worry, he is OK. He will show up. This is one of the harder parts for the family outside, and we get lots of questions about it on this site. Once you do located him you can write to him write away and TDC will get the letter to him. You can also send him some funds for his commissary right away so he can get basic supplies including stamps and paper to write to you. You will see he has been given a TDC number, make sure you include that number on his letters and also on money if you send him funds. Good luck to you and your husband and stay in touch if you have more questions. Peace ~ Magnum
Just wondering how things are going for yall…Magnum? Shamekia? Mrs. Knowels? Any news? On this end all is okay…PO “forgot” to submit paperwork to get monitor off so that was a frustration big time…supposed to be off by 17th tho, praying this is so, son is ready to be with wife and child and get to moving forward with life. Other son has been in county almost three weeks…still waiting to see if its a day for day six months or if he will get jail time. Otherwise just hanging out and hanging in! Hope yall have a blessed day and all is well!
Hi Rose, no I haven’t heard anything as far as his release. He did complete CHANGES. Now just waiting for a release day. Wish he was home because my dad passed away yesterday. All of this is overwhelming. Just keep me in your prayers and I will do the same.
Awwww I’m soooo sorry. Big hugs and lots of prayers. He’ll be home soon. Hold on not much longer in Jesus name.
Hey Rose i got a release date now he coming home on the 12th this Friday yay me..
oh how awesome!!! yay!!! Thank you Lord!
am so happy i took off to go get him on Friday. yes thank the lord…
Happy for you Mrs. Knowles. Peace ~ Magnum
I know how excited you are…I still re-watch the video of my son coming out to a crazy, crying momma lol…ahhh the joy you will feel…brings tears to my eyes…Im so happy for you!
Yay! Tomorrow’s the day!!! You’ll get to spend Valentine’s together!
Also, I’m very sorry about your dad’s passing *hugs*
Thank you Nikki and yes
Congratulations on y’alls release date. My boyfriend finished CHANGES on February 4th and I’ve been checking on a release date all this week. No changes. I’m overwhelmed with the passing of my dad and going through the process of now waiging for my man to come home. I just feel like screaming.
Hey Shamekia, very sorry to hear about your dad’s passing and that you had to go through that. Peace to you ~ Magnum
Thank you.. Shamekia if he finish Change class.. My husband finish change class January 15 and his parole certificate didn’t get print out until January 29 then parole review his case and on February 2 got f1 and on February 9 he got a release date..
Hang in there Shamekia…I cant even imagine what you are feeling right now with this mixture…praying for you and sending you hugs.
Hi Rose just wanted to share this with y’all. Today is the day we lay my dad to rest and I guess you can say he gave me a gift. Because I found out that my boyfriend is coming home in 3 weeks yep, we got a release date 3/4. My man is coming home and I can finally see the light shining so bright at this end of this tunnel.
Big hugs for your daddy…Im soooo sorry! Def a huge shout of joy for the release date!!!! yay!!!!!
Hi. I’m new here. My husband just made it to Middleton Unit for diagnostics and I have a question. Is there any way for me to see who he placed on his visitation list online. I need to know what address he listed for me since I’m not at the house we were working on when he went in. My concern is that if I go to see him and the address on my DL is different than the one he put me on his visitation list for, TDC won’t let me see him. Any help anyone can give me would be greatly appreciated.
There is no way to look online. I know it takes a while before he gets to have visits…with us when we went the first visit they updated the list to match our driver license. I would just call Middleton and tell them the situation, they might update on phone or just do it at your first visit.
Hey Rose? well still no release date for me yet and that’s good your son coming home on 17th. i hope and pray that i will get a release date sometime this week.
Thank you Rose for your help. Does is take about 2 weeks for them to complete intake?
It took my son almost 45 days, the longest 45 days of our lives. Ugh. They say anywhere from two weeks to 45 days. But you can write immediately and put money on his books so he can get hygiene and writing stuff. Somewhere below is a timeline of my sons time if you wanna see
Thank you for the info. Will he get the jpay messages I leave him through email at Middleton, or is that just for the units? I just have so many questions. Thank you for being so nice to answer my questions.
i just found this site and your information is very helpful. my boyfriend just arrived in middleton on tuesday 02/02 and i havent heard from him yet.
Heres how our timeline of stuff went…parole eligibility is when he was eligible to be reviewed for parole. Projected release date is when they assume they are going to release him, as long as there are no problems, like he stays out of trouble and doesn’t get any cases against him in there. Maximum Sentence date is the longest they will keep him. My son signed for two years and did almost a year. He was released on his projected release. Denied parole the first time and made it the second time. Ill past a time line of his stuff into this message so you can see…it varies of course depending on the person, the charges and the way things go inside.
1/15 county
2/13 Middleton
2/19 Parole review started
3/15 he called me
3/21 first visit
3/25 moved to Rudd
4/4 first contact visit and hug in 78 days
4/6 Parole eligible
4/28 he saw IPO
6/17 Parole called me
6/26 Parole denied
7/3 Parole review started
7/14 he saw re-entry
8/13 he got his line class change and his PRD moved up
8/26 he saw IPO
9/11 he finished Changes
9/18 they did labs on him
10/12 PAROLE APPROVED!!!!!
11/18 Transferred back to Middleton
11/19 transferred, not sure where
11/25 is released
Hi May, I just saw your message…his jpays will follow him if he is transferred…it just may take a bit as they will print them and send them on the next “chain” to that unit. But once he is at his new unit jpay automatically updates to where he is and they will go straight to him…is this what you mean? Its been a long day lol and my brain isn’t wanting to function any more lol. Hang in there…its hard and frustrating but it does pass and you do get thru it! Prayers!!
and I just re-read your message lol…yes he will get them within about 48 hours there at Middleton too…
Classes? What classes do you mean, than you for your help.
I spray perfume on a friends letters that is locked up in prison and they don’t send it back or anything cause I get letters back from him telling me thank you