Texas Department of Corrections Inmate Search
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) operates the largest state prison system in the United States, managing over 100 correctional facilities, state jails, and transfer facilities housing approximately 120,000 state-sentenced felony offenders.
Search the Official TDCJ Offender Database
Look up active state prisoners, past felony convictions, sentence lengths, and scheduled parole eligibility dates directly on the official Texas Department of Criminal Justice public portal.
Major Texas State Prisons & Correctional Facilities
Directory of primary state-operated correctional institutions, diagnostic intake units, and close-security penitentiaries in Texas.
Allan B. Polunsky Unit
Maximum Security / Male Death RowHuntsville Unit (Walls Unit)
State Release Center & Historic UnitO.B. Ellis Unit
Maximum Security / Management UnitMountain View Unit (Women's Facility)
Female Maximum Security / Death RowTexas State Prison Phone, Mail & Commissary Rules
Telephone services across TDCJ institutions are managed by Securus Technologies. Inmates cannot receive incoming calls; families must create and fund a prepaid calling account to accept collect or debit conversations.
To send money for hygiene, food, or medical copays, use the state-approved vendor Texas eCommDirect. Deposits require the offender's legal name and state DOC identification number.
Texas DOC Inmate Search FAQs
How do I search for an inmate in Texas state prison?
Search the official TDCJ Inmate Information Search portal (inmate.tdcj.texas.gov) using the inmate's 7-digit TDCJ Number, 8-digit SID Number, or legal first and last name. Results show current unit of assignment, projected release date, and parole review status.
How do I deposit commissary funds for a Texas state inmate?
Funds can be deposited online through Texas eCommDirect or JPay using the inmate's TDCJ number, or via cash deposits at approved MoneyGram locations.
How does parole work in Texas?
Parole eligibility is determined by the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles based on offense severity, time served, institutional conduct, and parole guidelines score.
Browse Texas County Jail Rosters
Search local county jail facilities, recent booking photos, and active sheriff intake records across Texas.