Contact an Inmate at Estes Unit, TX.

Mail, photos, messaging, and phone/call options for staying in touch.

Overview

Staying in touch with someone at the Estes Unit starts with phone registration. Register your telephone number online or by phone, and provide the inmate's TDCJ ID. The phone's owner must complete the registration, be at least 18, and agree not to forward calls or use conference calling. Inmates can typically place calls between 5:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m. All calls are monitored or recorded (except attorney calls), limited to 30 minutes, and may have restrictions on allowed destinations. Estes Unit also offers remote video visits through Securus. Each session lasts 60 minutes, costs $10.00, and inmates are limited to one per month. For scheduling, payment, and messaging, follow the approved vendor's account setup and procedures.

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Quick Facts

  • To receive calls from an Estes Unit inmate you must register your telephone number online or by phone and provide the inmate’s TDCJ ID.
  • Registrants must be the owner of the telephone number, at least 18 years old, and must agree not to forward or conference inmate calls.
  • Telephone availability at Estes Unit is 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m., calls are monitored/recorded (except attorneys) and are limited to 30 minutes.
  • Securus remote video visits at Estes Unit last 60 minutes, cost $10.00, and inmates are limited to one remote video visit per month.

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Phone & Messaging

How to Contact an Inmate at Estes Unit, TX (TX)

You'll manage visitation through the TDCJ online visitation scheduler. The system lists four visit types: Regular, Contact, Video/Tablet, plus one other type. Pay close attention to the Video/Tablet option. The scheduler guide explicitly states that Video/Tablet is not the same as the Securus Video program (which is only offered at limited units). These are two separate things.

Common Questions

How do I register to receive phone calls from an inmate at Estes Unit?

Register your telephone number online or by phone, and provide the inmate's TDCJ ID. You must own the phone number, be at least 18, and agree not to forward or conference calls. Support options are available if you need help with registration.

What are the phone hours and call rules at Estes Unit?

Phone access is available from 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Calls are monitored or recorded (except attorney calls), limited to 30 minutes, and subject to restrictions on where calls can go.

How do video visits work at Estes Unit and how much do they cost?

Remote video visits are handled through Securus. Each visit lasts 60 minutes and costs $10.00, and inmates are limited to one remote video visit per month. You will schedule and pay through the approved vendor by following their account setup and scheduling steps.

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