Visitation at W. F. Ramsey Unit

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

Overview

W. F. Ramsey Unit holds visits on Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Regular visits last two hours, and inmates can typically have one visit per week. To schedule, create your own TDCJ Online Visitation account—staff can't do this for you. Once registered, verify your account using the 7-digit code sent to your email, then complete the background questionnaire. Add the inmate to your profile using their eight-digit TDCJ or SID number; the unit staff will verify your relationship request. The scheduler offers Regular, Contact, and Video/Tablet options. Tablet video visits go through the TDCJ portal, while remote kiosk/video visits are scheduled through the vendor and limited to one 60-minute session per month. Most visits (except attorney–client) may be electronically monitored. Bring a current government-issued ID with a physical address and no more than $35 in cash.

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Quick Facts

  • Weekend visiting hours are Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • You must create your own TDCJ Online Visitation account; staff cannot create visitor accounts and the scheduler sends a 7‑digit validation code by email to complete registration.
  • Tablet video visits must be scheduled online through the TDCJ visitation portal; remote kiosk video may be scheduled through the vendor and is limited to one 60‑minute session per month.
  • Visitors 18 and older must present a current government‑issued ID (one ID must show a current physical address) and visitors should not bring more than $35 in cash.

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Common Questions

Can children under 17 visit W. F. Ramsey Unit?

Some inmates are restricted from having visitors 17 or under. The TDCJ Online Visitation scheduler will let you know if a specific inmate's visit can't include children under 17.

Are visits at W. F. Ramsey Unit monitored or recorded?

Yes. All inmate visits except attorney–client visits may be electronically monitored.

How do I schedule a tablet or remote video visit and how often can I use them?

Tablet video visits must be scheduled online through the TDCJ visitation portal. Remote kiosk/video visits may be scheduled through the vendor website and are limited to one 60-minute session per month (availability varies by unit).

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