How to send messages, photos, and packages
To receive calls from someone at Estes Unit, register your phone number online or by phone and provide the inmate's TDCJ ID number. You must be the phone's owner, be at least 18, agree to receive calls, and agree not to forward or conference them. Phone service runs from 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m., with calls limited to 30 minutes. All calls are monitored and recorded except attorney calls. For video communication, Estes Unit uses Securus remote video visits—each session lasts 60 minutes, costs $10.00, and inmates are limited to one per month. Follow Securus's steps for scheduling, payments, and account setup.
Search for a loved one and send messages and photos in minutes.
Register your telephone number online or by phone, and provide the inmate’s TDCJ ID number. If you need help with registration, use the phone support numbers the unit provides.
Phone service is available from 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m., and each call is limited to 30 minutes. Calls are monitored and recorded except for attorney calls, and there are restrictions on allowed call destinations.
Estes Unit offers Securus remote video visits that cost $10.00 and last 60 minutes. Inmates are limited to one remote video visit per month, so you’ll want to follow Securus steps for scheduling and payment.
A little prep saves you a long, frustrating drive. Run through this checklist before heading to the Estes Unit — it'll keep you from getting turned away at the gate.
Planning a visit to the Estes Unit? Two things matter most: the weekend visiting window and the two-hour visit length.
Scheduling your first visit at Estes Unit starts online. Once your account is set up and your relationship is approved, you can see available dates and book a slot.
