From the official site
What we read on the TDCJ unit directory for Terrell Unit. Each item links to its source; check there before you travel or send money.
- Capacity
- 1,603 bedstdcj.texas.gov, checked Oct 15, 2026
- Houses
- Maletdcj.texas.gov, checked Oct 15, 2026
- Custody levels
- G1-G3, Outside Trustytdcj.texas.gov, checked Oct 15, 2026
- Address
- 1300 FM 655, Rosharon, TX 77583tdcj.texas.gov, checked Oct 15, 2026
- Phone
- (281) 595-3481tdcj.texas.gov, checked Oct 15, 2026
- TDCJ unit pageC. T. Terrell UnitLinked from tdcj.texas.gov, checked Oct 15, 2026
Visiting, calls, money and mail
How to stay in touch with someone at Terrell Unit.
Visiting
Visitor approval, visiting days and rules
Most state prisons require visitors to apply and be approved before the first visit, often after the person adds you to their visiting list. Approval can take several weeks. Visits usually happen on set days, and many prisons also offer video visits.
- Bring a valid government photo ID; minors need a parent or legal guardian.
- Expect a dress code and a search.
- New arrivals often cannot have visits until intake and classification are complete.
We have not verified these details for Terrell Unit. Before you go or send anything, call (281) 595-3481 or check the facility website.
Phone calls
They call out, and calls are recorded
You cannot call someone in Terrell Unit. They call out, and calls are paid collect, from their own account, or from a prepaid account you set up with the facility's phone provider. Ask the facility which provider it uses; each facility works with only one.
All calls are recorded. Do not discuss the case on the phone.
We have not verified these details for Terrell Unit. Before you go or send anything, call (281) 595-3481 or check the facility website.
Sending money
Online, by phone, kiosk or money order
Money goes into the person's account (often called a trust or commissary account) using their booking or inmate number. Facilities usually accept deposits through an approved online vendor, by phone, or at a lobby kiosk, and some accept money orders by mail. We do not yet know which vendor Terrell Unit uses. Never send cash in the mail.
We have not verified these details for Terrell Unit. Before you go or send anything, call (281) 595-3481 or check the facility website.
Sending mail
How to address letters and what is allowed
Address every letter with the person's full legal name and booking or inmate number, and put your full name and return address on the envelope.
The street address we have on file is 1300 Fm 655, Rosharon, TX, 77583. Many facilities use a different address or an outside mail-scanning service for inmate mail, so confirm the correct mailing address before you send anything.
- Many jails accept only postcards or plain white paper, and scan mail instead of delivering the original.
- No staples, stickers, glitter, perfume, lipstick or tape.
- Books and magazines usually must come directly from a publisher or approved retailer.
- Photos are often limited in number and size, and cannot be Polaroids.
We have not verified these details for Terrell Unit. Before you go or send anything, call (281) 595-3481 or check the facility website.
Commissary
Snacks, hygiene items and phone time
Commissary is the store inside the facility where people buy snacks, hygiene items, writing supplies and phone time using money in their account. Most facilities have a weekly spending limit and a set order day. Some also allow family to order approved care packages through an outside vendor; ask Terrell Unit whether it does.
We have not verified these details for Terrell Unit. Before you go or send anything, call (281) 595-3481 or check the facility website.
Bail and release
Release dates, parole and transfers
People in state prison are usually serving a sentence, so bail does not apply. Questions about release dates, parole or transfers go to Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
We have not verified these details for Terrell Unit. Before you go or send anything, call (281) 595-3481 or check the facility website.
Questions about Terrell Unit
How do I find out if someone is in Terrell Unit?
We do not collect a public roster for this facility. Use our Texas state prison inmate search page to look for someone, or call the facility to confirm whether they are held there.
Where is Terrell Unit?
Terrell Unit is in Rosharon, Brazoria County, Texas. The street address we have on file is 1300 Fm 655, Rosharon, TX, 77583.
What is the phone number for Terrell Unit?
The phone number we have on file is (281) 595-3481. People held there cannot receive incoming calls.
How do I visit someone at Terrell Unit?
Most state prisons require visitors to apply and be approved before the first visit, often after the person adds you to their visiting list, and approval can take several weeks. Visits usually happen on set days, and many prisons also offer video visits. Before you go, call (281) 595-3481 or check its website.
Can I call someone at Terrell Unit?
No. People held at Terrell Unit call out, and calls are paid collect, from their own account, or from a prepaid account you set up with the facility's phone provider. All calls are recorded, so do not discuss the case on the phone. Ask the facility which phone provider it uses, at (281) 595-3481.
How do I send money to someone at Terrell Unit?
Money goes into the person's account, often called a trust or commissary account, using their booking or inmate number. Facilities usually accept deposits through an approved online vendor, by phone, at a lobby kiosk or by money order. Never send cash in the mail. We do not yet know which vendor Terrell Unit uses, so ask the facility before you send anything.
How do I send mail to someone at Terrell Unit?
Address every letter with the person's full legal name and booking or inmate number, and put your full name and return address on the envelope. The street address we have on file is 1300 Fm 655, Rosharon, TX, 77583. Many facilities use a different address or an outside mail-scanning service for inmate mail, so confirm the correct mailing address before you send anything.
Is searchinmates.org run by this facility?
No. searchinmates.org is a private website and is not affiliated with any government agency. We copy information from public sheriff and corrections sources, and it may be out of date. Always verify with the facility.
Prison listings come from a public corrections source and may be out of date. searchinmates.org is a private website, not affiliated with Terrell Unit or any government agency.