General guidance for Mail and Photos
Mail and Photos at Johnston Unit, TX: start with our general mail and photos guide, then confirm details with the facility at (903) 342-6166.
Johnston Unit, TX
Physical Address
703 Airport RdWinnsboro, TX, 75494 Find inmate search, visitation, mail, phone, and commissary information for Johnston Unit in Winnsboro, TX. Use this guide to confirm facility details and next steps.
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Phone & Messaging
How to Contact an Inmate at Johnston Unit, TX (TX)
Want to get phone calls from someone at the Johnston Unit? You'll need to register your phone number first. Here's how to do that, plus where to go if you run into problems with phone or other paid communication services.
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Sending Commissary
How to Send Money to Johnston Unit, TX (TX)
Sending money to an inmate at Johnston Unit is straightforward once you know the accepted payment types. Here's what you need to know.
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Visitation
Who to Call Before Visiting Johnston Unit (and what to confirm)
Before you make the drive to Johnston Unit, make one quick call. It's the easiest way to avoid showing up for a visit that can't happen.
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Visitation
- Always call Johnston Unit to confirm the inmate is assigned there and has visitation privileges before you travel.
- Each inmate is allowed only one scheduled visit per weekend.
- Cell phones are not allowed inside the secure perimeter during visits.
Communication
- To receive calls you must register your phone number through Friends & Family and provide the inmate's TDCJ ID.
- All inmate calls except those to the attorney of record are monitored and recorded.
- Securus remote video visits at Johnston Unit are 60 minutes long, cost $10.00, and inmates are limited to one remote video visit per month.
Sending Commissary
- Only senders listed on an inmate’s Approved Visitor List or Inmate Telephone List may deposit funds to inmates at Johnston Unit.
- Cash and personal checks are not accepted for inmate trust fund deposits and will be returned to the sender.
- Single transaction deposits of $500.00 or more and certain types of checks or disbursements are held 14 days before the inmate can access the funds.
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Topic Overviews
Sending Commissary
Sending money to someone at Johnston Unit has strict rules. Only people on the inmate's Approved Visitor List or Inmate Telephone List can make deposits. For mail deposits, use a money order or cashier's check and include the inmate's deposit slip (the inmate can provide this). Cash and personal checks are rejected and returned. Timing matters too: deposits of $500.00 or more, plus certain check types or disbursements, are held 14 days before the inmate can access the funds. Don't send trust fund deposits or personal mail to PO Box 60. For commissary shopping, the price list marks eCommDirect items with an "E," but not every item is available online or at every facility.
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How do I set up a TDCJ Online Visitation Scheduler account for Johnston Unit?
Create your own account in the TDCJ Online Visitation Scheduler (staff cannot do this for you). After registering, you'll receive an email with a link and a 7-digit validation code. Enter phone numbers as "XXX XXX XXXX" and use the inmate's 8-digit TDCJ/SID number to add them. The scheduler hides dates already booked and may show "Not Approved for Visits" if privileges have been removed.
Visitation
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What can I bring, and what is prohibited when visiting Johnston Unit?
Leave your cell phone outside the secure perimeter. Cash isn't allowed except coins, and the limit is $35.
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How do I register my phone to receive calls from an inmate at Johnston Unit?
Register your telephone number through Friends & Family enrollment, using the inmate’s TDCJ ID when prompted.
Communication
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Are inmate phone calls monitored and recorded at Johnston Unit?
Yes. All inmate calls except those to the attorney of record are subject to monitoring and recording.
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What are the cost, length, and limits for remote video visits at Johnston Unit?
Securus remote video visits cost $10.00 for 60 minutes. Inmates are limited to one remote video visit per month. Schedule through the vendor's booking system.
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Who can send money to an inmate at Johnston Unit?
Only people listed on the inmate’s Approved Visitor List or the Inmate Telephone List may deposit funds to an inmate at the Johnston Unit.
Sending CommissaryMore Guides
How to Visit Johnston Unit, TX (TX)How to Send Money to Someone at Johnston Unit (and who is allowed to send it)How to Send Money to an Inmate at Johnston Unit (Who can send, accepted forms, and holds)What to Expect from Securus Video Visits (Johnston Unit: costs, length, and limits)Who to Call Before Visiting Johnston Unit (How to confirm a visit and avoid wasted travel)Mail & Digital Mail at Johnston Unit: What You Can Send, Where to Address It, and Stationery OptionsSetting Up the TDCJ Online Visitation Scheduler (so you can schedule visits at Johnston Unit)What You Can't Bring to Johnston Unit: A Visitor ChecklistWhere to Send Mail to Johnston Unit Inmates: Digital Mail vs. Unit DeliveryHow to Send E-Messages and Photos to an Inmate at Johnston Unit (JPay & Digital Mail)Set Up a TDCJ Online Visitation Scheduler Account and Interpret Messages (including 'Not Approved for Visits')
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Did You Know?
Johnston Unit is in Texas. Before you travel, confirm the inmate is assigned to Johnston Unit and that they have visitation privileges. Call the unit for final confirmation before making the trip.
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