Cotulla Unit, TX

Visiting at Cotulla Unit starts with the TDCJ visitation scheduler. You'll need to create your own account—unit staff can't do this for you—and complete setup using the email link and 7-digit validation code. When adding an inmate, have their 8-digit TDCJ or SID number ready, and enter phone numbers in the required XXX XXX XXXX format. Cotulla offers multiple visit types (Regular, Contact, and Video/Tablet), though not every option is available for every inmate. Some remote video visits go through a separate vendor website, distinct from Securus video. Keep in mind that visitation is a privilege managed by the warden and can be restricted for rule violations, lockdowns, disturbances, or health and safety emergencies. Each inmate can have up to 10 approved visitors. Before traveling, confirm the inmate's unit assignment and privileges, call ahead, and bring acceptable photo ID.

Remote video visits at Cotulla Unit go through Securus. Each session runs 60 minutes and costs $10, with inmates limited to one remote video visit per month. For scheduling or payment issues, use the Securus customer service number listed in the facility resources. Phone access runs daily from 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m., with calls capped at 30 minutes. All calls except attorney conversations may be monitored and recorded. To get started, register your phone number and manage funding or prepaid accounts through the vendor system. Schedule remote visits through the vendor or agency visitation portal. Other options like electronic messaging or tablet features vary by unit.

Sending money to someone at Cotulla Unit follows strict rules: only people on the inmate's Approved Visitation List or Inmate Telephone List can make deposits. To mail funds, use a money order or cashier's check payable to "Inmate Trust Fund for Offender Name and Number," include a deposit slip, and send it to PO Box 60, Huntsville, TX. For monthly ACH debits, payments process around the 5th and typically credit around the 10th. You'll need to mail an ACH authorization form and voided check to PO Box 629, Huntsville. Single deposits of $500 or more—plus some company, payroll, or estate checks—are held for 14 days. eCommDirect charges transaction and deposit fees, with quarterly purchase limits of $70 most quarters and $95 for October through December.

Looking for someone connected to Cotulla Unit? If you don't have a TDCJ or SID number, the Cotulla Unit guide directs you to the TDCJ Offender Search using the URL provided. Pick the database that fits: Texas state offender search for state custody, a county jail roster if the person might still be local, or a federal locator for federal cases. Use the most specific identifier you have—TDCJ/SID number, booking number, or full name—to narrow results. You can also register for Texas notification services like IVSS, VINE, or SAVNS to receive status-change alerts. Just confirm critical details with official sources, since rosters and third-party lists sometimes differ.