Hamilton Unit, TX

To schedule a visit at Hamilton Unit, start by creating your own TDCJ Online Visitation Scheduler account. You'll need to complete registration using the 7-digit validation code sent to your email. Staff cannot create or delete accounts for you, and your email address can't be changed after registration. Once registered, add the inmate using their eight-digit TDCJ or SID number and submit a Relationship Request. You won't be able to schedule until the request is approved and the Schedule Visit button appears. If the button is blank or says "Call Unit," contact the unit directly to arrange your visit. Schedules can change or be canceled, so always confirm before traveling. Visiting hours are normally Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Visits run in Monday-to-Sunday cycles, usually one per cycle, and regular visits last two hours. Each inmate can have up to 10 approved visitors. Bring a current government-issued ID (at least one must show your current physical address) and keep personal items to a minimum.

Communication with someone at Hamilton Unit runs through vendor systems, so getting set up correctly matters. For phone calls, register your number at texasprisonphone.com and provide the inmate's TDCJ ID before calls can come through. For electronic messages, Hamilton Unit uses JPay. Create an account at jpay.com and purchase electronic stamps to send messages. Tablets are only available to inmates who meet certain eligibility criteria, including custody level and disciplinary history. Some recreational or paid apps may carry rental or subscription fees set by the vendor. Since registration, payments, and monitoring all go through vendor platforms, follow each vendor's instructions carefully. Before purchasing services or trying to schedule anything, check the unit or the inmate's facility page for any rules or availability changes.

Hamilton Unit allows inmates to receive funds in their Inmate Trust Fund account through approved vendors (Access Corrections, ACE, eCommDirect, JPay, TouchPay), ACH monthly debits, or mailed money orders and cashier's checks. Since September 1, 2020, only people listed on the inmate's approved visitor list or the Inmate Telephone List can deposit money. Cash and personal checks are not accepted and will be returned. If you're mailing a money order or cashier's check, include a deposit slip, which the inmate can provide. To become an approved sender, the inmate needs to add you to their Approved Visitation List, or you can register your phone with Securus to appear on the Approved Phone List.