How to Visit Byrd Unit, TX (TX)

Before you leave home, call Byrd Unit to confirm the inmate is assigned there and still has visitation privileges. TDCJ updates visitation information once daily on weekdays and multiple times per day on visitation days, so what you saw earlier can change. Also verify the unit's visitation schedule and that visitation hasn't been canceled. Lockdowns, incidents, and other safety issues can temporarily stop visits. Even an eligible inmate cannot receive visitors if visitation is canceled.

If you use the TDCJ Online Visitation Scheduler, pay close attention to what it shows for your visitor relationship. The system can confirm your relationship to the inmate. But if visitation privileges have been removed, you'll see "Not Approved for Visits" instead of the Schedule Visit button. Not sure you're approved? Call the unit to verify you're on the inmate's approved visitors list. It's worth checking before you make the drive, especially if you haven't visited recently.

1. Call Byrd Unit before you travel - Confirm the inmate is assigned to Byrd Unit and still has visitation privileges.
2. Confirm visits are still happening that day - Ask the unit to verify the visitation schedule and whether visitation has been canceled due to a lockdown or incident.
3. Double-check you are approved - If you are unsure about your status, have the unit verify you are on the inmate’s approved visitors list.

• ✓ A current, official government-issued photo ID (age 18+)
• ✓ At least one ID that shows your current physical address
• ✓ If you qualify for an exception as a certified family-violence victim, confirm ahead of time what documentation the unit will accept

One quick red flag to watch for online: in the TDCJ Online Visitation Scheduler, if your visitor relationship is confirmed but the inmate's visitation privileges have been removed, the Schedule Visit button will be replaced with "Not Approved for Visits." If you see that message, call Byrd Unit before you go.

Right before you leave, verify two things with Byrd Unit: that the inmate is assigned there and that visitation privileges are still in place. Also confirm the unit visitation schedule and whether visitation has been canceled for the day. Cancellations can happen during lockdowns or serious incidents.

If you're using the TDCJ Online Visitation Scheduler, make sure you're seeing the right status for your visitor relationship. "Not Approved for Visits" (instead of a Schedule Visit button) means privileges were removed. If anything is unclear, or you're not sure you're approved, contact Byrd Unit directly to confirm you're on the inmate's approved visitors list.