How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Visiting at Lynaugh Unit is a privilege that can be limited for security, health, or disciplinary reasons. In-person visits happen Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Eligible inmates typically get one visit per week, lasting two hours from when both you and the inmate are present. If you're traveling more than 250 miles one way, the warden may approve an extended visit of up to four hours. Adults 18 and older need a current government-issued photo ID. Visitors 17 and under may need a birth certificate, state ID, or student ID. To schedule, create and verify your own TDCJ Online Visitation Scheduler account, complete the background questionnaire, and enter your phone number in XXX XXX XXXX format. Leave your cell phone in the car—they're banned inside the secure perimeter. Don't bring cash, though coins up to $35 are allowed.
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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.
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.
Visits at Lynaugh Unit depend on the inmate's approved Visitors List — and strict limits control who can be on it and when changes happen. Planning a trip, adding a family member, or dealing with a removal? Here's what you need to know.
Visits at Lynaugh Unit are held Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
A regular visit is two hours long and begins when both the inmate and visitor(s) are present. Inmates are normally allowed one visit per visiting cycle (Monday through the following Sunday).
Use the TDCJ Online Visitation Scheduler. Create your own account (staff can't do this for you), verify it with the emailed 7-digit code, and complete the background questionnaire. Enter your phone number in XXX XXX XXXX format. If you see "Call Unit" or can't schedule online, contact the unit directly. The portal only works for residents of the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Sending money to someone at Lynaugh Unit is straightforward once you pick an approved deposit method and confirm you're allowed to send.
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.
