Children's Visitation Weekend at Hidalgo County Jail: What Parents Need to Know
Bringing kids to visit someone at Hidalgo County Jail? You'll need to plan around the facility's designated Children's week. The rules on supervision, searches, and prohibited items are strict—here's what to know before you go.
Regular visitation at Hidalgo County Jail is adults-only - visitors must be 17 or older. Anyone under 17 counts as a child and can only visit during Children's week. That's the first complete week of each month, Friday through Monday. Show up outside that window with a child, and you'll be turned away.
ID Requirements
- ✓ State driver license issued by the State Department of Public Safety
- ✓ Texas Election Identification Certificate issued by DPS
- ✓ Texas personal identification card issued by DPS
- ✓ Texas license to carry a handgun issued by DPS
- ✓ United States military identification card (with photo)
- ✓ United States citizenship certificate (with photo)
- ✓ United States passport
- ✓ Any foreign government-issued ID (for example, a Mexico ID)
- ✓ If your photo ID is expired: bring the expired ID plus either a valid voter registration certificate or a utility bill in your name with your address
You're responsible for keeping kids with you and under control the entire visit. No wandering, no running around, no disruptive behavior. If a child can't settle down, staff may end the visit early. Think ahead about what your child can realistically handle in a quiet, structured setting.
Note: If anyone (including a child) doesn’t follow staff directives or is disruptive, the visit can be stopped and visiting privileges may be revoked.
Expect screening when you arrive. Staff can search all bags, including infant car seats and strollers. Keep things simple - pack light and organize everything so it's easy to open and inspect at the entrance.
- ✓ Cell phones
- ✓ Tablets
- ✓ Computers
- ✓ Cameras
- ✓ Recording devices
- ✓ Electronic devices of any kind
- ✓ Food
- ✓ Drinks
- ✓ Tobacco
- ✓ Purses/bags
- ✓ Lighters
- ✓ Matches
- ✓ Any type of weapon
Practical Checklist
- ✓ Confirm your child is visiting during Children’s week (first complete week of the month, Friday through Monday)
- ✓ Bring an acceptable photo ID if you’re 17 or older (and if yours is expired, bring the expired ID plus a valid voter registration certificate or a utility bill in your name with your address)
- ✓ Plan for constant supervision: children must be attended and under your control at all times
- ✓ Pack light and expect searches of all bags, plus infant car seats and strollers
- ✓ Leave prohibited items in your car (especially phones, electronics, food/drinks, tobacco, lighters/matches, and anything that could be considered a weapon)
- ✓ Set expectations with your child: disruptive behavior can end the visit early and may affect future visiting privileges
Tip: Keep kids close and listening - staff can stop a visit for disruption. Bring only what you truly need for a child and be ready for bags, strollers, and infant car seats to be searched.
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