TDCJ - Cotulla Unit (N4)

State Prison

Last Updated: April 12, 2024
Address
610 FM 624, Cotulla, TX 78014
Beds
606
County
Lasalle
Phone
830-879-3077

Cotulla Unit is for State Prison offenders sentenced anywhere from one year to life by the State Court in the county where the charges were filed

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Located at 610 FM 624 in Cotulla, TX, Cotulla Unit carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. Cotulla Unit offers diverse educational and vocational programs aimed at equipping offenders for successful reintegration into society and reducing recidivism. Through these initiatives, inmates gain skills and confidence, fostering personal growth and resilience.

The Cotulla Unit, housing male inmates, has a capacity of 606 individuals across custody levels G1, G2, and Transient. Spread across approximately 36 acres, the facility engages in agricultural operations focused on maintaining a Unit Garden.

Medical services at Cotulla include ambulatory medical and dental care, managed by UTMB to ensure the health needs of inmates are met.

Educational opportunities provided encompass Literacy (Adult Basic Education/GED), CHANGES/Pre-Release, and Cognitive Intervention programs, aimed at promoting literacy and personal development among inmates.

Additional programs and services offered include a Faith-Based Dormitory, Adult Education Program (subject to availability), Chaplaincy Services, and the GO KIDS Initiative, supporting the holistic well-being and rehabilitation of inmates.

Community engagement is facilitated through various work projects, with services provided to local organizations, fostering a sense of responsibility and connection among inmates.

Volunteer initiatives play a crucial role in providing additional support and resources to inmates, covering areas such as Substance Abuse Education, Support Groups, Life Skills, and Religious/Faith-Based Studies and Activities, promoting personal growth and rehabilitation within the prison environment.

Inmate Locator

Cotulla Unit maintains a database of current inmates and their locations within the system. To locate an inmate, begin by using the DOC locator tool, which requires entering the first three letters of the inmate's first and last name, allowing for variations in spelling.

If unable to locate the desired information through free resources, users may opt to use the Arrest Record Search, which requires payment. While this option incurs a small fee, it provides access to the most up-to-date data available.

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Visitation Information

Inmate Visitation

Visitation plays an important role in maintaining the association between inmates and their friends and family as well as strengthening family ties. Visitation Procedure Update (effective December 28, 2023)

Preparing for your visit:

Before you travel to a unit:

  • Confirm the inmate is assigned to the unit you are planning to visit and has visitation privileges.
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  • Confirm the unit visitation schedule and verify that visitation has not been canceled. An eligible inmate cannot receive visitors if visitation has been canceled.

  • Do not bring cash (except coins, not more than $35).

  • No cell phones inside the secure perimeter.

  • Spiritual visits must be coordinated through the warden’s office.

Each inmate is only allowed one visit per weekend. To the extent possible, individuals on an inmate’s Visitors List should coordinate with one another and with the inmate to prevent subsequent visitors from being declined when they arrive at the unit.

General Information Guide for Families of Inmates (English/Español) - PDF
Inmate Rules and Regulations for Visitation (English/Español) - PDF

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