How to Contact an Inmate at Rogelio Sanchez State Jail (TX)
Staying in touch usually means scheduled visits and incoming phone calls. Here's how to get set up for both at Rogelio Sanchez State Jail.
You'll schedule visits through the TDCJ Online Visitation Scheduler. The system offers different visit types: Regular, Contact, and Video/Tablet. One thing to note: Video/Tablet visits through the scheduler are not the same as the Securus Video program. They use different setups, so don't assume one works like the other.
You can't just wait for calls to come through. To receive calls from a TDCJ inmate, register your phone number at texasprisonphone.com. You'll need the inmate's TDCJ ID number to complete registration, so have that ready before you start.
Note: This guide doesn't cover specific visiting hours, visit length limits, fees, or whether other phone or video providers work at this unit. Check official TDCJ resources or contact the facility directly before making plans.
- Use the TDCJ Online Visitation Scheduler - Start your visit request in the official scheduler rather than trying to show up without an appointment.
- Select your visit type - Choose from the options the system shows you (Regular, Contact, or Video/Tablet).
- Treat Video/Tablet as its own program - Video/Tablet visits are distinct from the Securus Video program, so follow the scheduler’s instructions for that option specifically.
- Submit the request and follow the prompts - Complete the scheduler steps all the way through so your request is actually recorded.
- Get the inmate’s TDCJ ID number - You will need it to register your phone number to receive calls.
- Go to texasprisonphone.com - This is where TDCJ has you register before you can receive calls.
- Register your telephone number using the TDCJ ID - Enter the information the site asks for and complete the registration process.
- Finish any required setup steps on the site - Follow the prompts until your number shows as registered so calls can go through.
What-to-verify
- ✓ Which visit types are currently available to you for this inmate in the TDCJ Online Visitation Scheduler (Regular, Contact, Video/Tablet)
- ✓ Any scheduling windows, limits, or approval rules that affect when you can request a visit
- ✓ Whether Video/Tablet is available for this unit and what you must do for that option (it is not the same as the Securus Video program)
- ✓ Phone setup details tied to texasprisonphone.com (any fees, account requirements, or other requirements before calls can be received)
- ✓ Visitor requirements you will be expected to follow (ID rules and any other visit-day requirements you are given when scheduling)
Reminder: Keep the inmate's TDCJ ID number handy. You'll need it for phone registration and most other TDCJ communication tasks.
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