How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Beto Unit offers in-person visits on Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Schedules can shift, so call ahead before making the trip. Each inmate gets one visit per weekend—once a visit is booked, the scheduler won't show additional dates. These are contact visits, though physical contact is limited: one embrace and kiss at the start, one at the end. If you're 18 or older, bring a current government-issued photo ID. Expect searches of both you and your vehicle, and leave your cell phone outside the secure perimeter. To schedule, create your own TDCJ Online Visitation Scheduler account (staff can't do this for you), validate it via emailed code, and enter the inmate's 8-digit TDCJ/SID number. The unit verifies relationship requests. Remote video visits may be available monthly for eligible inmates.
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Getting approved to visit at Beto Unit starts online. You'll create a TDCJ Online Visitation Scheduler account, add the inmate using their 8-digit ID number, and submit a Relationship Request for the unit to verify.
Visiting the Beto Unit comes down to planning: know the weekend hours, coordinate around the one-visit-per-weekend limit, and nobody makes a wasted trip.
Show up with the right ID, realistic expectations, and nothing that'll get you turned away at the gate. Here's how to pack smart for Beto Unit and avoid common check-in problems.
Beto Unit visiting hours are Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Call to confirm before you travel, since visitation can change daily.
If you’re 18 or older, you must present a current government-issued photo ID at the unit.
Schedule through the TDCJ Online Visitation Scheduler by creating your own account—unit staff can’t create one for you. You’ll register using an emailed validation code and you’ll need the inmate’s 8-digit TDCJ/SID number; your relationship request is then sent to the unit for verification.
Getting ready to apply at Beto & Son? This page breaks down exactly what you'll need: the required fields on the online application, optional extras like a cover letter or resume, and what that SMS consent checkbox actually means.
When your first letter doesn't reach someone at Beto Unit, the envelope is usually the culprit. Include their full name, 8-digit TDCJ/SID number, and the unit address—that's what gets it identified and routed correctly.
Sending money to someone at the Beto Unit goes through the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Inmate Trust Fund system. You can mail a money order or cashier's check, or use an approved electronic deposit service. Just make sure you're on the approved sender list before paying any fees or mailing anything.
