How to Contact an Inmate at Lockhart Corrections Facility, TX (TX)

When scheduling a visit through TDCJ, you'll need to select a visit type. TDCJ offers Regular, Contact, and Video/Tablet visits, but you may not see every option each time. Availability depends on your relationship to the inmate, how the facility's visitation area is configured, and the inmate's current privileges. If the option you want isn't showing up, that usually reflects system limitations for that specific situation, not something you did wrong.

Phone calls follow TDCJ system rules. Inmates can typically access phones from 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m., and calls are limited to 30 minutes. All calls are monitored and recorded, except those to an attorney of record. If you're trying to plan around work or kids, build in some flexibility. Access can shift due to lockdowns, counts, or other operational needs.

Steps to Follow

• ✓ Pick the visit type you are trying to schedule (Regular, Contact, or Video/Tablet).
• ✓ Confirm that the visit type you want is available for your relationship to the inmate, the facility’s visitation setup, and the inmate’s current visitation privileges.
• ✓ Gather the identification or paperwork you may need for the visit you are requesting (bring what the facility requires, and make sure it is current).

• ✓ Plan for phone access between 5:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m., knowing conditions can change.
• ✓ Keep calls efficient, since calls are limited to 30 minutes.
• ✓ Assume calls are monitored and recorded unless it is a call to the attorney of record.

Before making plans, verify which visit types are actually available for your specific situation at Lockhart Corrections Facility. Regular, Contact, and Video/Tablet may be options, but not all types are open to every visitor or inmate. If an option isn't showing up and you're not sure why, ask whether it's tied to relationship rules, the visiting area setup, or a change in the inmate's visitation privileges.

Confirm the current phone access window and any temporary restrictions before you count on a specific time to connect. The general rule is phone access from 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. with a 30-minute limit, and monitoring/recording for non-attorney calls. Unit conditions can change day to day, so check for any current limitations.