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Visitation at TDCJ Neal Unit

How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements

Overview

Visiting hours at Neal Unit are Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Each visit lasts two hours, and the clock starts once both the inmate and visitor(s) are present. Most inmates are limited to one visit per visiting cycle (Monday–Sunday), and the unit typically enforces one visit per weekend—though exact limits can vary by custody/classification. To book a visit, create your own TDCJ Online Visitation Scheduler account, confirm it using the emailed 7-digit validation code, and complete the Background Questionnaire. If the "Schedule Visit" button isn't available or the site says "Call Unit," contact Neal Unit directly to schedule. Availability updates frequently, and staff can't create accounts for you. Bring a current government-issued photo ID (at least one must show a current physical address), keep the visitor list cap of 10 names in mind, and expect non-attorney visits to be electronically monitored.

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Quick Facts

  • Official visiting hours at Neal Unit are Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • Each inmate is normally allowed one visit per visiting cycle (Monday–Sunday) and one visit per weekend per unit guidance.
  • A regular visit period lasts two hours and begins when the inmate and visitor(s) are present.
  • You must create your own TDCJ Online Visitation Scheduler account, verify it with the emailed 7‑digit code, and complete the Background Questionnaire to book visits.

Visitation Guides

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Before Your First Visit to Neal Unit: What to Bring (and What to Leave at Home)

Your first stop at Neal Unit is the secure perimeter—and what you bring matters. Staff can search visitors, and any vehicle on TDCJ property is fair game for a search too. Think of your car as part of the screening process, not a place to stash prohibited items. Once inside, assume your visit is being monitored. All inmate visits (except attorney-client meetings) may be electronically recorded. You can still have a meaningful conversation—just keep things appropriate for a setting where someone might be watching.

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How Remote Video Visits Work (Securus): Scheduling, Cost, and Limits

Remote video visits work well when you can't get to the unit in person—but they follow different rules than both in-person visits and tablet video visits. Here's how Securus remote video visitation works, what it costs, and the limits you'll need to plan around.

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What 'One Visit Per Weekend' Means at TDCJ (and How to Coordinate Who Goes)

"One visit per weekend" refers to a limit on how many times an inmate can receive visitors during a set time window. Once you understand that window—called the "visiting cycle"—planning who goes becomes much easier. And you'll avoid someone making the trip only to get turned away.

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What you can and can't bring inside Neal Unit: visitor checklist

- Bring only a small wallet and/or a clear plastic bag (Ziploc® type) or change purse - Bring coins only for vending machines — up to $35 total - Leave paper money behind (bills aren’t allowed inside) - Don’t bring any food items - Don’t bring purses or diaper bags - Don’t bring cell phones, cameras, laptops, or any other electronic/wireless devices - Don’t bring tobacco, lighters, or matches - Don’t bring medications unless you’ve confirmed an exception for a prescribed medication

Common Questions

What are Neal Unit visiting hours?

Neal Unit visiting hours are Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

How often can an inmate receive visits at Neal Unit?

Inmates are normally allowed one visit per visiting cycle (Monday–Sunday), and the unit typically enforces one visit per weekend. How often someone can visit can also vary by custody/classification.

Do I need to schedule visits online and what if the scheduler says 'Call Unit'?

Yes. Create your own TDCJ Online Visitation Scheduler account, verify it using the 7-digit validation code emailed to you, and complete the Background Questionnaire before booking. If the scheduler shows "Call Unit" or the Schedule Visit button isn't available, call Neal Unit directly—availability updates frequently, and staff can't create accounts for you.

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