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Overview
To locate an inmate at Goodman Unit, start with Texas' statewide offender search or the TDCJ offender locator. You'll get the best results by searching with a TDCJ/SID number, booking number, or full name. For ongoing updates, register for notification services like IVSS or VINE to receive custody-status alerts and movement changes. All visits are electronically monitored (except attorney-client), and access is controlled through a Visitors List—inmates can have up to 10 names, with changes limited by schedule. Common contraband includes alcohol, phones, tobacco, lighters, and other prohibited electronics. Since different rosters can vary, confirm critical details across tools.
After You Search
Quick Facts
- Use Texas' statewide offender search or the TDCJ offender locator to find someone in custody.
- You can register for IVSS or VINE notification services to receive custody-status updates.
- TDCJ electronically monitors all inmate visits except attorney-client visits.
- Each inmate may have up to 10 names on their Visitors List; changes are allowed every six months for institutional inmates and every 60 days for state jail/ISF/SAFP inmates.
- To send incoming personal mail to be digitized, address it to the TDCJ Digital Mail Processing Center with the inmate’s full name and TDCJ number at PO Box 660400, Dallas, TX 75266-0400.
Common Questions
How do I find out if someone is housed at Goodman Unit?
Use the Texas statewide offender search or the TDCJ offender locator. Search by TDCJ/SID number, booking number, or full name, and consider signing up for IVSS or VINE for custody-status alerts.
How many people can be on an inmate's Visitors List at Goodman Unit?
An inmate may have up to 10 names on their Visitors List.
Are visits at Goodman Unit monitored?
Yes. TDCJ electronically monitors visits except for attorney-client visits.
What items are considered contraband and cannot be delivered to inmates?
Contraband includes alcohol, controlled substances, firearms, paper money, tobacco, lighters, and prohibited electronics like cell phones, smartwatches, laptops, and cameras.
Where should I send personal mail to be digitized for an inmate at Goodman Unit?
Send digitized personal mail to the TDCJ Digital Mail Processing Center and include the inmate’s full name and TDCJ number. Use PO Box 660400, Dallas, TX 75266-0400.
Related Guides
How to Schedule Your First Visit at Goodman Unit Using the TDCJ Online Scheduler
Scheduling your first visit at the Goodman Unit starts with one key step: creating your own TDCJ Online Visitation Scheduler account. Once that's done, you'll add your loved one, request relationship approval, and then book your visit—unless the system prompts you to call the unit instead.
Registering Your Phone to Receive Calls from an Inmate at Goodman Unit
If someone you care about is at the Goodman Unit, you can't just pick up when they call. Your phone number has to be registered through Texas' Friends & Family Enrollment first.
Sending Money to Someone at Goodman Unit: Who Can Deposit and How
Sending money to someone at the Goodman Unit goes through TDCJ's Inmate Trust Fund system. A couple of rules trip people up—especially around who's allowed to send and why some deposits don't show up right away.