Bringing Kids to Visit: Visitor Limits and ID Rules at Travis County
Bringing kids to a jail visit takes extra planning—especially when it comes to headcounts and IDs. Here's what Travis County allows for onsite visits, so you show up with the right people and the right documents.
Travis County Correctional Complex (TCCC) allows two visits per week. Those can be face-to-face or onsite video visits (kiosk) - your choice. Plan ahead and pick whichever option works best for your family that week.
For face-to-face visits, only two visitors can be in the visitation area at a time. Keep this in mind when deciding which adults and kids will go in together.
Child exception: If you’re bringing children under age 12, the limit in the face-to-face visitation area increases to three visitors.
Visitation hours run Wednesday through Sunday, 8:00 am to 9:00 pm - both for face-to-face and onsite video visits. County holidays are excluded, though. If you're planning a visit around a holiday weekend, confirm before loading everyone into the car.
Bringing a minor? Supervision rules come first. Anyone under 17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. You can't send a teenager in with another teen. Pick an adult who can stay focused through check-in, follow instructions, and keep kids close.
- ✓ If you are 17 or older, bring a government-issued photo ID.
- Arrive at least 30 minutes early - give yourself enough time to check in without rushing, especially if you’re managing kids.
- Treat the 15-minute cutoff as a hard deadline - visitation check-in ends 15 minutes before the visit, and late check-ins are not accepted.
No outside snacks or drinks: Travis County doesn't allow outside food or beverages into visitation. Eat and hydrate before you arrive.
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