Coleman Unit Weekend Visiting Hours and How Long Visits Last
Planning a weekend visit at the Coleman Unit? Two things matter most: the visiting window and how that two-hour clock actually works. Here's what you need to know.
Visitation at Coleman Unit.
How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
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Quick Facts
- Coleman Unit's on-site visiting days are Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- A regular visiting period at Coleman lasts two hours and begins when both the inmate and visitor(s) are present.
- Each inmate may have up to 10 names on their Visitors List, with institutional inmates allowed list changes once every six months.
- Remote video/tablet visits may be scheduled through the vendor/portal and are allowed once per month for up to 60 minutes.
- All inmate visits except attorneyâclient visits may be electronically monitored.
Visitation Guides
Video Visits for Coleman Unit Inmates: Securus Remote Visits vs. TDCJ Tablet Visitation
Trying to set up a video visit with someone at the Coleman Unit? The confusing part: TDCJ uses more than one system. Here's how Securus remote video visits differ from TDCJ tablet visitation, and what you need to do to schedule each one.
What You Can (and Can't) Do During Contact Visits at Coleman Unit
Contact visits at Coleman Unit allow some physical contactâbut within strict limits. You can share one embrace and one kiss at the start of your visit, and one of each at the end. Want to hold hands during the visit? That's allowed, but only if your hands stay on top of the table in full view of staff the entire time.
Common Questions
What are Coleman Unit's visiting days and hours?
Coleman Unitâs on-site visiting days are Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
How long is a regular visit at Coleman Unit?
A regular visit at the Coleman Unit lasts two hours. The two-hour period starts when both the inmate and the visitor(s) are present.
How do I set up an account and schedule visits for Coleman Unit?
Create your own account in the TDCJ Online Visitation Schedulerâstaff canât create accounts for visitors. During setup, youâll get an email with a 7-digit validation code, and you must fully answer the Background Questionnaire before you can schedule. Remote tablet/video sessions are also scheduled through the visitation portal/vendor system.
Other Guides for Coleman Unit
Getting Phone Calls from an Inmate at Coleman Unit: Registering Your Number and the AdvanceConnect Change
Want to receive phone calls from someone at the Coleman Unit? You'll need to register your phone number first. And heads up: starting December 1, 2025, you'll also need a funded AdvanceConnect account to pay for calls.
How to Put Money on an Inmate's Account (Coleman Unit): Deposit Options and the Sender Restriction
Putting money on someone's trust account at the Coleman Unit is straightforward once you pick an approved method and confirm you're allowed to send funds under TDCJ's sender rules.
Sending Mail to an Inmate at Coleman Unit: The New Digital Mail Process and Exceptions
Mailing someone at the Coleman Unit? Here's the big change: most personal mail no longer goes directly to the prison. Since September 6, 2023, TDCJ routes personal letters, greeting cards, and photos through its Digital Mail Processing Center, where they're scanned and uploaded to the inmate's secure tablet.
