Mail, photos, messaging, and phone/call options for staying in touch.
Lynaugh Unit offers phone calls, electronic messages, and remote video visits. Phone calls follow TDCJ Inmate Telephone System rules: 30-minute limit, monitored and recorded (except calls to an attorney of record). Use the vendor network to register and pay. TDCJ telephone lines are answered Monday–Friday during published hours, and Lynaugh's Inmate Technology office lists customer support hours as Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (effective February 2, 2026). Remote video visits run through Securus—60 minutes for $10.00, limited to one per month. For messages, JPay e-messaging requires an online account and electronic stamps. Messages are screened, then delivered to the inmate's tablet or printed when approved. Tablet access depends on eligibility, and some apps may have vendor fees.
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Setting up phone calls with someone at Lynaugh Unit comes down to two things: registering your number correctly and understanding what TDCJ's phone system allows. Here's what you need to know—and what trips people up most often.
Schedule a remote video visit through Securus using their booking and payment process. Visits cost $10.00, last 60 minutes, and inmates are limited to one remote video visit per month. For problems, call the Securus Customer Service Center at (877) 578-3658.
Use JPay e-messaging: create an account, buy electronic stamps, and submit your message online. Messages are screened and, once approved, delivered to the inmate’s tablet or provided as a printed copy.
Calls are limited to 30 minutes and are monitored and recorded, except for calls to an attorney of record. Register and pay through the TDCJ telephone system. TDCJ lines are answered Monday–Friday during published hours. Lynaugh's Inmate Technology office lists support hours as Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (effective February 2, 2026).
Put the inmate’s full name and TDCJ number on the envelope, along with the Lynaugh Unit address (unit addresses are listed on the TDCJ/agency website). Include your full return address so undeliverable mail can be returned.
Yes, but only if they’re sent directly from the publisher, publication supplier, bookstore, or online bookseller. Publications are reviewed and can be rejected if they don’t meet the rules.
Often, yes. Texas commonly routes personal mail through a central processor that screens letters and may scan accepted pages for secure-device delivery or printing. Processing methods can vary, so check Lynaugh Unit and agency resources for any unit-specific instructions.
Visiting someone at Lynaugh Unit for the first time? Start by creating an account in the TDCJ Online Visitation Scheduler. Once you've filled out your details, you'll either book your visit online or be directed to call the unit directly.
Sending money to someone at Lynaugh Unit is straightforward once you pick an approved deposit method and confirm you're allowed to send.
Visitation at the Lynaugh Unit follows TDCJ's standard schedule. Here's how weekend hours work, what the Monday–Sunday visiting cycle means for you, and what to expect from your two-hour visit window.
