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

Staying in touch with someone at the Hodge Unit comes down to two main channels: visitation (in several formats) and phone calls (after your number is registered). Here's what to do, and what to double-check before you make plans.

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

TDCJ units, including the Hodge Unit, offer multiple visitation formats: Regular visits, Contact visits, and Video/Tablet visits. One thing that trips people up: Video/Tablet visits are not the same as the Securus video program offered at limited units. Make sure you know which type you're scheduling. Not every visit type is available in every situation, either. What's offered can depend on your relationship to the inmate, the unit's visitation setup, and the inmate's current visitation privileges.

Phone calls require a specific first step. Before you can receive calls from a TDCJ inmate, you need to register your telephone number online at texasprisonphone.com. Have the inmate's TDCJ ID number handy, because you'll need it to complete the registration.

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

Steps to Follow

  • ✓ Confirm which visit type you are scheduling (Regular, Contact, or Video/Tablet), and remember Video/Tablet is different from the Securus video program.
  • ✓ Register the phone number you want to use at texasprisonphone.com.
  • ✓ Enter the inmate’s TDCJ ID number during registration so your number can be approved to receive calls.
  • ✓ Re-check the unit’s current rules and availability before you travel or set expectations for a specific visit type.

Before you plan a trip or take time off work, verify what the Hodge Unit is offering right now. Regular, Contact, and Video/Tablet visit types all exist within TDCJ, but not every type is always available to every visitor or inmate. If you're trying to set up a Video/Tablet visit, make sure you're selecting the right option. Video/Tablet visits are distinct from the Securus video program, which is only offered at limited units.

For phone contact, confirm you're following the current registration process and using the right site. Your telephone number must be registered at texasprisonphone.com before you can receive calls, and you'll need the inmate's TDCJ ID number to complete it. If anything in the process looks different than expected, pause and verify the current requirements before assuming your registration went through.

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