Send Photos & Mail at Dolph Briscoe Unit, TX

How to send messages, photos, and packages

Overview

Communication at Dolph Briscoe Unit runs through TDCJ Inmate Technology Services, which manages the phone system, e-messaging, inmate tablets, and Securus video visitation. For remote video visits, schedule through Securus online. Each visit runs 60 minutes, costs $10.00, and inmates are limited to one remote video visit per month. Phone calls can be collect, Friends & Family prepaid, or paid from an inmate prepaid debit account. Before receiving calls, register your phone number and provide the inmate's TDCJ ID. All calls are monitored and recorded unless they're to the inmate's attorney of record—no forwarding calls, three-way calling, or speakerphone. For help or vendor complaints, use the TDCJ ITS contact options during posted business hours.

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Quick Facts

  • Securus remote video visits at Dolph Briscoe last 60 minutes and cost $10.00.
  • Inmates at Dolph Briscoe are limited to one remote video visit per month.
  • All inmate phone calls except those to an inmate's attorney of record are subject to monitoring and recording.
  • To receive calls, a registrant must register their phone number, provide the inmate's TDCJ ID, and have the registrant name on their ID match the phone listing or bill.
  • Mail to inmates should include the inmate's full legal name, TDCJ number or SID, and the facility name/address.

Common Questions

How do I schedule a video visit with an inmate at Dolph Briscoe Unit?

Schedule remote video visits through the Securus website after registering, following TDCJ's instructions. Check that Dolph Briscoe Unit appears on TDCJ's remote visitation list for facilities that allow remote visits.

How much does a remote video visit at Dolph Briscoe cost and how long does it last?

A remote Securus video visit costs $10.00 and lasts 60 minutes. Inmates are limited to one remote video visit per month.

What do I need to do to receive phone calls from an inmate at Dolph Briscoe Unit?

Register your phone number in the TDCJ system and provide the inmate’s TDCJ ID before you can receive calls. Make sure the name on your driver license or state ID matches your phone listing or bill, and don’t forward calls, place three-way calls, or use speakerphone.

What should I write on the envelope when sending mail to an inmate at Dolph Briscoe Unit?

Write the inmate’s full legal name and TDCJ number or SID on the envelope, along with the Dolph Briscoe Unit name and address. Include your full return address, too.

Will letters to Dolph Briscoe Unit be scanned or delivered physically?

Most personal mail in Texas is typically routed through a centralized processing vendor where accepted pages are scanned and delivered electronically to inmates. Legal/privileged mail usually follows a separate handling process and may not be scanned.

Can I mail money orders for an inmate's trust fund and where do I send them?

Yes—TDCJ accepts money orders or cashier’s checks for inmate trust accounts when you include the required deposit slip. Use the Inmate Trust Fund mailing instructions for the correct PO Box and payee format.

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