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Lewis Unit

Woodville, Texas

2,202 people listed in our latest copy of the state inmate list. Source data as of Oct 5, 2026

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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 Lewis Unit. Before you go or send anything, call (409) 283-8181 or check the facility website.

Phone calls

They call out, and calls are recorded

You cannot call someone in Lewis 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 Lewis Unit. Before you go or send anything, call (409) 283-8181 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 Lewis Unit uses. Never send cash in the mail.

We have not verified these details for Lewis Unit. Before you go or send anything, call (409) 283-8181 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 777 Fm 3497, Woodville, TX, 75990. 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 Lewis Unit. Before you go or send anything, call (409) 283-8181 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 Lewis Unit whether it does.

We have not verified these details for Lewis Unit. Before you go or send anything, call (409) 283-8181 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 Lewis Unit. Before you go or send anything, call (409) 283-8181 or check the facility website.

Questions about Lewis Unit

How do I find out if someone is in Lewis Unit?

Search the name on this page or on searchinmates.org. We copy the public inmate list regularly, and currently list 2,202 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 Lewis Unit?

Lewis Unit is in Woodville, Tyler County, Texas. The street address we have on file is 777 Fm 3497, Woodville, TX, 75990.

What is the phone number for Lewis Unit?

The phone number we have on file is (409) 283-8181. People held there cannot receive incoming calls.

How do I visit someone at Lewis 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 (409) 283-8181 or check its website.

Can I call someone at Lewis Unit?

No. People held at Lewis 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 (409) 283-8181.

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

How do I send mail to someone at Lewis 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 777 Fm 3497, Woodville, TX, 75990. 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.

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Prison listings come from a public corrections source and may be out of date. searchinmates.org is a private website, not affiliated with Lewis Unit or any government agency.