Hodge Unit, TX

Visiting at Hodge Unit starts with the TDCJ Online Visitation Scheduler. You'll need to create your own account. TDCJ staff can't do it for you, and once your account is tied to an email address, that email can't be changed or deleted. During registration, enter your phone number in the XXX XXX XXXX format, verify the 7-digit code sent to your email, and answer every Background Questionnaire question to move forward. To add an inmate, use their 8-digit TDCJ or SID number and submit any relationship requests through the scheduler for unit staff verification. Standard hours run Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., though availability depends on custody level and unit rules. If you see "Call Unit" or no Schedule Visit button, call the unit directly. Bring a current government-issued photo ID (at least one must show a physical address). Leave contraband at home: cell phones, smartwatches, laptops, and paper money are all prohibited.

Hodge Unit offers phone calls, electronic messaging, and in-person visits. All visits may be electronically monitored, with attorney-client visits being the only exception. To receive inmate phone calls, register your phone number at texasprisonphone.com and enter the inmate's TDCJ ID number during signup. For electronic messages, use JPay (www.jpay.com). You'll need to purchase electronic stamps before sending e-messages, with pricing set by the vendor. Service availability can vary by unit, especially for video visits and tablet-based messaging. Check the Hodge Unit page and the relevant vendor portals for the most current scheduling details, payment options, device availability, and fees before getting started.

Depositing money for someone at Hodge Unit has restrictions. Only senders on the inmate's approved visitor list or Inmate Telephone List can deposit funds. If you want automatic payments, Hodge Unit offers ACH monthly debit deposits. To enroll, mail a completed ACH authorization form and a voided check to Inmate Trust Fund, PO Box 629, Huntsville, TX 77342-0629. For commissary-style orders through eCommDirect, spending limits reset each quarter: January to March $70, April to June $70, July to September $70, and October to December $95 (the holiday quarter). Only one eCommDirect purchase per inmate per day is allowed. Follow the centralized Trust Fund instructions, and don't mail cash or unapproved payment types.