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Before You Drive to O'Daniel Unit: A Pre-Visit Checklist
A little prep can save you a long drive and a missed visit. Run through this checklist before heading to O'Daniel Unit.
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Overview
Communication at O'Daniel Unit runs through the agency's Inmate Technology program and third-party vendors. Available services vary by unit. To receive phone calls, register your number through the vendor system using the inmate's TDCJ ID. The unit also offers Securus remote video visits—60 minutes each, $10.00, with a limit of one per month per inmate. Eligible inmates may access secure tablets loaded with educational, vocational, religious, and legal materials. Need phone support? Unit and telephone service lines are answered Monday–Friday during business hours. Note: effective February 2, 2026, Inmate Technology office calling hours change to Monday–Friday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. For vendor-service complaints, use the ITS Contact Form or contact the Inmate Technology Services Contract Manager by mail or email.
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Quick Facts
- 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.
- To file complaints about telephone, e‑messaging, tablets, or Securus Video Visitation vendor services, use the ITS Contact Form or mail/email the Inmate Technology Services Contract Manager; Inmate Technology office calling hours change to Monday–Friday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. effective February 2, 2026.
- 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.
Common Questions
How 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.
How 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.
What 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.
Where do I address mail for someone at ODaniel Unit?
Address mail to the inmate’s full name and TDCJ number, and send it to PO Box 660400, Dallas, TX 75266-0400. It will go through TDCJ’s centralized digital mail processing before it reaches the inmate.
Can I include money or checks inside mail sent to ODaniel Unit?
No—don’t include money, checks, or deposits in mail to the unit. Follow the Inmate Trust Fund mailing instructions for deposits, and avoid prohibited enclosures like cash, loose stamps, and other non-paper items.
Will legal mail for an ODaniel Unit inmate be scanned into the digital mail system?
Legal and privileged mail is typically handled through the facility’s legal-mail process, separate from general scanned mail. It’s usually inspected for contraband under different procedures and may be delivered without standard scanning.
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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.
