How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Visitation at West Texas Detention Center is organized by gender—specific days and times are set for male and female detainees, so check the schedule to confirm when your loved one's housing group can receive visitors. Standard in-person visits last 30 minutes with a maximum of two visitors per session. Decide ahead of time who will attend. Plan to arrive at least 30 minutes early for security processing. Free on-site parking is available. Visits can be restricted or canceled due to security concerns, lockdowns, or other facility reasons, and availability may vary by housing unit. Video and remote visit options differ by unit too, so confirm eligibility before scheduling.
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Visiting at West Texas Detention Center runs on a set daily window, organized by the detainee's gender. Check the schedule below, then plan your arrival so you don't lose precious time to check-in and security.
Regular visits last 30 minutes. Each session is limited to a maximum of two visitors.
Arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled visit to allow time for security processing. Free on-site parking is available for visitors.
Yes. Attorneys can visit clients 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays. Attorney-client visits are handled differently than regular visits and typically aren't subject to the same monitoring rules.
You can't post an immigration bond at West Texas Detention Facility. Even though your loved one is held there, the bond must be paid at an ICE-ERO office that accepts immigration bond payments—one of 82 offices across the country.
Sending money to someone in immigration detention is doable, but the process varies by facility. At West Texas Detention Center, your best move is to call first. Get the current instructions before you send anything—it'll save you time and headaches.
Immigration bond gets confusing fast—especially when you're trying to get someone released while protecting your family's money. Here's a plain-language breakdown of how bond amounts are set, who's financially responsible, and what happens if a court date is missed.
