TDCJ Joe Kegans ISF

Kegan ISF offers confidential Virtual Attorney Visits (VAV) held in a private room, with a visitation officer stationed outside for security. Recording any virtual or in-person visit—audio or video—is strictly prohibited for legal representatives and their staff. Violations can lead to suspension or permanent revocation of visitation privileges. Video visitation may also accommodate other confidential interviews (USCIS, forensic evaluators) and special purposes like child welfare meetings, depending on availability. Keep in mind that visiting is a privilege—the facility can restrict or cancel visits for rule violations, security incidents, lockdowns, or health concerns. For detainee information or general questions, call (254) 729-2674 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Remote video visits are scheduled through the facility's approved video system, with availability varying by unit.

Kegan ISF doesn't accept incoming phone calls. To leave an urgent message, call (254) 729-2674 and provide the detainee's full name, alien registration number (A-number), and your contact information. For routine, non-confidential communication, detainees have access to tablets and can exchange electronic messages through the JailATM system. Attorneys needing confidential contact can schedule a Virtual Attorney Visit (VAV) via Zoom instead of meeting in person. Before the session, legal representatives must show appropriate identification—a bar card, for example. Only legal representatives, legal assistants, and interpreters may participate, though outside interpretation services are permitted. A visitation officer remains outside the confidential room for safety. Recording any virtual or in-person visit or call—audio or video—is prohibited.

Bond postings at Kegan ISF are handled between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. in the local time zone where the person is detained. Use CeBonds to verify bond information, post eligible bonds, and sign up for electronic status notifications. Before paying anything, read the Bond Agreement (Form I-352) carefully—it controls the bond's terms and conditions. Note that ICE's bond fact sheet doesn't modify the Bond Agreement and doesn't create enforceable rights against ICE; if ICE doesn't follow the fact sheet, that's generally not a defense. To add money to an inmate account, common options include approved online vendors, kiosks, and money orders. Don't send cash to the facility address. ICE redirects online payments to deposits.jailatm.com.

Call (254) 729-2674 during business hours (8 a.m.–5 p.m.) to get detainee information at Kegan ISF. Have the person's details ready so staff can locate the right record quickly—full name, any known aliases, date of birth, and country of birth. You can also search federal or Texas state offender locators and local county jail rosters online for extra confirmation. For ongoing updates, consider registering with statewide or national notification services that send alerts when custody status changes. Since rosters and third-party portals vary in completeness, cross-checking across sources helps.