How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Tulia Unit holds visits on weekends only, Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Each visit lasts two hours, starting when both the inmate and visitor(s) are present. Eligible inmates can typically receive one visit per visiting cycle, though frequency depends on custody or classification level. Visitors must be on the inmate's official Visitors List, which is limited to 10 names with restricted changes. Traveling more than 250 miles one way? The warden may approve an extended visit of up to four hours. Most non-attorney visits may be electronically monitored, and visits can be restricted or stopped for rule violations, security, or health concerns.
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Planning a TDCJ visit? The two big questions are usually: "How long do I get?" and "How often can I go?" Here's what to expect for standard visits, how custody level affects frequency, and when you might qualify for extra time.
Trying to help someone in TDCJ with visits, phone calls, or commissary money? The official Visitors List is central to all of it. The catch: it's limited to 10 names and can only be changed at set intervals—so planning ahead matters.
At TDCJ, being "approved" goes beyond visits. It also determines whether you can deposit money into someone's account and whether you can receive their phone calls.
Planning a visit is easier when you know the weekend hours, how long you'll actually get face-to-face, and how TDCJ's visiting cycle affects when you can come back.
Visiting the Tulia Unit is straightforward once you know the schedule and how visit time is counted. Use the details below to plan your arrival, then call the unit to confirm any rules not covered here.
Contact visits come with strict rules, and staff are always watching. This quick checklist will help you avoid interruptions.
Contact visits in TDCJ allow some physical contact, but it has to stay limited and visible. Here are the rules that trip people up most often, plus a clear ID checklist for adults and kids.
Getting approved to visit someone at the Tulia Unit starts with understanding one key thing: the Visitors List has a hard cap and specific windows for changes. Once you know these limits, planning who gets listed—and what to do if someone gets removed—becomes much simpler.
Tulia Unit’s normal visiting hours are Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Regular visits last two hours, starting when both the inmate and visitor(s) are present. Eligible inmates can typically receive one visit per visiting cycle. How often visits happen depends on the inmate's custody or classification level.
Yes. If you travel more than 250 miles one way, the warden may permit an extended visit. If approved, it can be up to four hours long.
Getting set up for phone calls and mail with someone in a TDCJ unit takes a few specific steps. Here's the fastest way to connect.
Sending money is straightforward once you know the two key rules: you must be on the inmate's approved list, and deposits go through central channels, not directly to the facility.
Confused about whether to send mail to an inmate's unit or TDCJ's Digital Mail Processing Center? You're not alone. Here's the breakdown, plus the exact address format TDCJ requires.
