Estes Unit Visiting Hours and How Long Visits Last
Planning a visit to the Estes Unit? Two things matter most: the weekend visiting window and the two-hour visit length.
Standard visiting hours at the Estes Unit are Saturdays and Sundays, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Plan your travel, check-in, and any waiting time around that window.
Note: Before you travel, confirm your loved one is assigned to the Estes Unit and that visitation hasn't been canceled. Call the unit directly - don't make the drive for nothing.
Regular contact visits last two hours. The clock starts when both you and the inmate are seated together - not when you arrive at the unit or get in line.
Tip: Build in extra time. Since your two hours only begin when both sides are present, arriving late or on a day with unexpected cancellations can eat into your visit.
Trying to pick which weekend to visit? First, confirm your loved one is at the Estes Unit and has visitation privileges. TDCJ updates this information regularly, but the unit has the final word. A quick phone call before you travel can save a wasted trip.
Even if someone is normally eligible for visitors, they can't receive them if visitation has been canceled. TDCJ recommends two checks before you leave: verify the unit's schedule and confirm visitation is still on. Then call the unit for final confirmation.
Reminder: Don't rely on last weekend's routine. Call the unit before you travel to confirm the current schedule.
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