Mail, photos, messaging, and phone/call options for staying in touch.
Communication and visits at Clements Unit start with the online visitation scheduler. You must create your own visitor account. TDCJ staff can't create it for you, and the email tied to your account can't be changed after registration. During setup, watch for an email with a 7-digit validation code. You'll need it to complete registration. If you forget your scheduler password, use the Forgot Password/Reset link, enter your registered email, and follow the reset steps sent to you. The scheduler lists several visit types, including a Video/Tablet option that is not the same as the Securus Video program. More broadly, Texas units may offer phones, video visits, electronic messaging, and inmate tablets, but options and vendors vary by unit.
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If you're trying to communicate with someone at a TDCJ unit, most "contact" starts with getting your visitation set up correctly. A few account rules can trip people up, so knowing them ahead of time saves a lot of frustration.
Mailing someone at the Clements Unit? The biggest change is where you send the envelope. Since September 6, 2023, personal mail goes through TDCJ's digital mail processing center and gets delivered electronically.
TDCJ contact visits allow limited physical contact, but the rules are specific. Here's what's allowed, what staff watch for, and what happens if you get removed from the Visitors List.
Create the online visitation account yourself. TDCJ staff can't create visitor accounts. During registration, you'll get an email with a 7-digit validation code to finish setup. Once the account is created, the email address on it can't be changed.
The scheduler lists Regular, Contact, and Video/Tablet visit types. The Video/Tablet option is not the same as the Securus Video program.
Use the Forgot Password/Reset Password link and enter the email you registered with. The system will email you instructions and next steps to reset your visitation scheduler password.
Want to get money to someone at Clements Unit fast? First, confirm you're authorized to send it. Then choose the deposit method that fits your timeline.
A long drive to a TDCJ unit is stressful enough without getting turned away at the gate. This checklist covers the things that most often derail a visit: unit assignment, approval status, schedule changes, the online scheduler, and what you can (and cannot) bring through the gate.
Scheduling your first visit starts online. Most
