What You Can Bring Into Baten Unit's Visiting Room
Pack light for your visit to Baten Unit. You can bring a small wallet, a clear Ziploc-style bag, or a change purse - that's it. Money must be coins only, $35 max. Leave paper bills in your car or at home; they're not allowed past the secured perimeter.
Note: Bring coins only, and keep it at $35 or less. Don’t bring paper cash into the secured perimeter.
Infants
- ✓ Up to three diapers (for infants/small children)
- ✓ A supply of baby wipes
- ✓ Up to two baby bottles (or a sippy cup for toddlers)
- ✓ A clear plastic bag (Ziploc-type) to store the infant items
Bringing an infant or toddler? Pack smart. Diapers, wipes, and bottles must go in a clear plastic bag. Toddlers can use a sippy cup instead of bottles, which tends to make things easier.
Prohibited
- ✓ Purses
- ✓ Diaper bags
- ✓ Paper money (bills)
- ✓ Cell phones
- ✓ Pagers
- ✓ Laptop computers
- ✓ Cameras
- ✓ Digital recorders
- ✓ Any other electronic/wireless devices
These restrictions exist to prevent contraband and keep the line moving. Your safest bet: skip the purse or diaper bag entirely and leave electronics behind. Anything prohibited should stay at home or locked in your vehicle before you approach the secured perimeter.
Reminder: Bills can’t go inside - coins only, up to $35 total.
Expect your vehicle to be searched. All cars on TDCJ property are subject to inspection, so lock your doors, windows, and trunk. Not sure what to leave behind? Keep it simple - lock up anything you're not taking with you.
Truck-bed tip: Keep the bed clear of tools, clothes, or anything that could be used as a weapon or to aid in an escape, and secure any tools you must carry.
Packing and Call
- ✓ Pack your items in a small wallet, clear plastic bag (Ziploc-type), or change purse
- ✓ Bring coins only, no more than $35 total
- ✓ Leave paper money (bills) behind
- ✓ Don’t bring purses or diaper bags past the secured perimeter
- ✓ Leave cell phones and other electronic/wireless devices out of the secured perimeter
Before you drive out, confirm the person you’re visiting is assigned to the Baten Unit and has visitation privileges. Visit listings change frequently, so it’s smart to call the unit for final confirmation before you travel.
Last check: Call to confirm the visit before you leave, and sort out your coins (no more than $35) before you enter the secured perimeter.
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