ODaniel Unit, TX
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Guides for This Facility
Create and Manage Your TDCJ Visitation Scheduler Account (for O'Daniel Unit visitors)
To request a visit at the O'Daniel Unit, you'll need your own TDCJ Online Visitation Scheduler account with a verified email and completed visitor profile. The process is straightforward once you know where people typically get stuck—email validation, the questionnaire, and adding the inmate correctly.
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How to Register Your Phone Number to Receive Calls from an O'Daniel Unit Inmate
Want to receive phone calls from someone at the O'Daniel Unit? You'll need to register your number first. Once enrolled with TDCJ's phone system, the inmate can place paid calls to you—provided they're eligible and following TDCJ rules.
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How to Send Money to an Inmate at O'Daniel Unit (All accepted methods)
Sending money to someone at a TDCJ facility is straightforward once you know the rules. Here's what you need to know about deposit methods and who's allowed to send funds.
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Visitation
- Visitors must create their own TDCJ Online Visitation Scheduler account; TDCJ staff cannot create visitor accounts.
- Once an email address is registered in the scheduler it cannot be deleted and the email address may not be changed.
- Visiting hours normally occur on Saturday and Sunday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Communication
- Securus remote video visits at O'Daniel Unit are 60 minutes long, cost $10.00, and inmates are limited to one remote video visit per month.
- Inmate tablets provide eligible inmates access to educational, vocational, religious, legal materials and other programs via secure tablets.
- Before you can receive calls from an O'Daniel Unit inmate you must register your telephone number and you will need the inmate's TDCJ ID number to register.
Mail & Letters
- Send personal mail for ODaniel Unit to PO Box 660400, Dallas, TX 75266-0400, addressed to the inmate’s full name plus their TDCJ number.
- Do not send trust fund deposits or inmate personal mail to the inmate’s facility; follow the Inmate Trust Fund mailing instructions instead.
- Texas uses a centralized digital mail processor that sorts and scans accepted pages for delivery to inmates’ secure tablets.
Sending Commissary
- Only senders on an inmate's Approved Visitation List or Inmate Telephone List may deposit funds to that inmate at O'Daniel Unit.
- ECOMMDIRECT (texas.gov/eCommDirect) accepts Visa, MasterCard, and Discover for inmate trust fund deposits for a service fee.
- Mail money orders or cashier's checks payable to 'Inmate Trust Fund for Offender Name and Number' with the deposit slip to PO Box 60, Huntsville, TX 77342-0060.
Inmate Lookup
- The TDCJ or SID number used to add an inmate to your profile must be exactly 8 digits long.
- eCommDirect is a secure way to deposit funds to an offender's trust fund using Visa, MasterCard, or Discover for a service fee.
- If you don't know an inmate's TDCJ/SID, use the Texas statewide offender search to locate booking details or the correct identifier.
Facility Info
- TDCJ publishes commissary price lists and available items, and offerings vary by unit location.
- Do not send trust fund deposits or an inmate's personal mail to the O'Daniel Unit; follow the Inmate Trust Fund mailing instructions instead.
- Commissary ordering rules, who may order, delivery timing, and possible security review delays vary by program and vendor.
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Topic Overviews
Visitation
O'Daniel Unit uses the TDCJ Online Visitation Scheduler, so you'll need to create your own visitor account—TDCJ staff can't do it for you. During setup, you'll receive a 7-digit validation code by email, and you must complete every question in the Background Questionnaire to finish registration. Forgot your password? Use the scheduler's Forgot/Reset Password email process. To add an inmate, enter their 8-digit TDCJ or SID number. Your request goes to the inmate's unit, where staff verify your relationship. Visit types include Regular, Contact, and Video/Tablet (separate from the Securus Video program). Visiting hours are Saturdays and Sundays, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and eligible inmates can receive one visit per weekend. Call the unit before you travel to confirm details.
Read full guideMail & Letters
Personal correspondence to ODaniel Unit goes through TDCJ's centralized digital mail processing. Address your envelope to the inmate's full name and TDCJ number, then mail it to PO Box 660400, Dallas, TX 75266-0400. The central processing vendor sorts and screens incoming mail—accepted pages are scanned and delivered electronically to the inmate's secure tablet or handled by facility staff. Legal mail, privileged mail, media mail, and publications sent directly by a publisher follow separate delivery paths and may skip the general scanning process. Don't send trust fund deposits or account payments to the unit; use the Inmate Trust Fund mailing instructions instead. Avoid prohibited items like cash, loose stamps, food, and personal property to prevent delays.
Inmate Lookup
To find someone at O'Daniel Unit, start with Texas's statewide offender search or other public custody locators—it's usually the quickest first step. Adding an inmate to your online profile? You'll need their TDCJ or SID number, exactly 8 digits. Don't have the ID yet? Use the statewide search to look up booking details or find the correct identifier first. For sending money, the facility references eCommDirect, a secure online option that accepts Visa, MasterCard, or Discover and charges a service fee for trust fund deposits. Notification services can alert you to custody-status updates, but always confirm critical legal details with official sources.
Common Questions
Showing 6 of 16What are O'Daniel Unit's visiting hours?
Visiting normally occurs on Saturdays and Sundays between 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Call the unit before you travel, since visitation information is updated and can change.
VisitationHow many visits can an inmate have at O'Daniel Unit each week?
Normally, each eligible inmate is allowed one visit per visiting cycle—one visit per weekend. Visit frequency can also depend on inmate eligibility and facility rules.
VisitationHow do I add an inmate to my visitation profile and how is the relationship verified?
In your visitor profile, add the inmate using their 8-digit TDCJ or SID number. Your relationship request is sent to the inmate’s unit, where TDCJ staff verify the visitor/inmate relationship; you’ll also need to answer all Background Questionnaire questions to complete registration.
VisitationHow do I register my phone number to receive calls from an O'Daniel Unit inmate?
Register your telephone number through the state/vendor registration system, and be ready to enter the inmate’s TDCJ ID when prompted. Calls are routed through the vendor system and may require account funding or vendor-specific payment methods.
CommunicationHow long are remote video visits at O'Daniel Unit and how much do they cost?
Remote video visits at the O’Daniel Unit are 60 minutes long. They cost $10.00 per visit, and inmates are limited to one remote video visit per month.
CommunicationWhat can inmates access on tablets at O'Daniel Unit and who is eligible?
Eligible inmates can use secure tablets to access educational, vocational, religious, and legal materials, along with other programs. Eligibility and what’s available depend on custody level and unit rules, so check the unit page for specifics.
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This page covers ODaniel Unit in Texas. You'll need to create your own account in the TDCJ Online Visitation Scheduler — TDCJ staff cannot create visitor accounts for you.
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