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Travis County Unit

Austin, Texas

Travis County Unit is a Texas Department of Criminal Justice prison in Austin, Travis County, Texas. 1,101 people are listed as of Oct 5, 2026.

1,101 people listed in our latest copy of the state inmate list. Source data as of Oct 5, 2026

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People listed
1,101 of 1,161 beds
Source data as of
Oct 5, 2026
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How to find someone at Travis County Unit

  1. Type part of their name, such as the last name, in the box below.
  2. Have their TDCJ number? Type the full number in the same box.
  3. Not listed here? Check the Texas Department of Criminal Justice inmate search, the source of record. Our copy is from Oct 5, 2026.
  4. They may have moved. Search every facility in Texas with the search box at the top of this page.

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From the official site

What we read on the TDCJ unit directory for Travis County Unit. Each item links to its source; check there before you travel or send money.

Capacity
1,161 bedstdcj.texas.gov, checked Oct 15, 2026
Houses
Maletdcj.texas.gov, checked Oct 15, 2026
Custody levels
J1, J2, J4, G1, G2, Transient, Youthful Offenderstdcj.texas.gov, checked Oct 15, 2026
Address
8101 FM 969, Austin, TX 78724tdcj.texas.gov, checked Oct 15, 2026
Phone
(512) 926-4482tdcj.texas.gov, checked Oct 15, 2026

Visiting, calls, money and mail

How to stay in touch with someone at Travis County 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 Travis County Unit. Before you go or send anything, call (512) 926-4482 or check the facility website.

Phone calls

They call out, and calls are recorded

You cannot call someone in Travis County 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 Travis County Unit. Before you go or send anything, call (512) 926-4482 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 Travis County Unit uses. Never send cash in the mail.

We have not verified these details for Travis County Unit. Before you go or send anything, call (512) 926-4482 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 8101 Fm 969, Austin, TX, 78724. 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 Travis County Unit. Before you go or send anything, call (512) 926-4482 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 Travis County Unit whether it does.

We have not verified these details for Travis County Unit. Before you go or send anything, call (512) 926-4482 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 Travis County Unit. Before you go or send anything, call (512) 926-4482 or check the facility website.

Questions about Travis County Unit

How do I find out if someone is in Travis County Unit?

Search the name on this page or on searchinmates.org. We copy the public inmate list regularly, and currently list 1,101 people in custody here. The facility's own records are always the most current, so also check our Texas state prison inmate search page.

Where is Travis County Unit?

Travis County Unit is in Austin, Travis County, Texas. The street address we have on file is 8101 Fm 969, Austin, TX, 78724.

What is the phone number for Travis County Unit?

The phone number we have on file is (512) 926-4482. People held there cannot receive incoming calls.

How do I visit someone at Travis County 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 (512) 926-4482 or check its website.

Can I call someone at Travis County Unit?

No. People held at Travis County 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 (512) 926-4482.

How do I send money to someone at Travis County 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 Travis County Unit uses, so ask the facility before you send anything.

How do I send mail to someone at Travis County 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 8101 Fm 969, Austin, TX, 78724. 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 Travis County Unit or any government agency.