TDCJ - Reverend C.A. Holliday Transfer Facility (NF)

State Prison

Last Updated: February 09, 2024
Address
295 IH-45 N, Huntsville, TX 77320-8443
Beds
2120
County
Walker
Phone
936-295-8200

Holliday 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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You can support your loved ones at Holliday Unit on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 936-295-8200.

Located at 295 IH-45 N in Huntsville, TX, Holliday Unit carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. Holliday 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 Holliday Unit is a male correctional facility with a capacity to house 2,120 inmates, encompassing custody levels G1, G2, and transient individuals. Situated across 1,396 acres alongside Wynne, it operates jointly in agricultural endeavors, including edible and field crops, egg production, and a veterinary clinic. Moreover, Holliday contributes to Goree's Horse Breeding Program.

Despite lacking manufacturing and logistics operations, the facility prioritizes unit maintenance to ensure smooth operations. It also handles offender intake/receiving and conducts substance abuse screening and assessment.

Medical care is comprehensive and overseen by UTMB, offering ambulatory medical, dental, and mental health services. Digital Medical Services (DMS) and electronic specialty clinics enhance healthcare accessibility.

Educational opportunities abound with literacy programs, including Adult Basic Education/GED, and CHANGES/Pre-Release initiatives.

Additional programs and services encompass adult education (when available), chaplaincy services, community tours, a faith-based dormitory, the GO KIDS Initiative, peer education, and reentry planning. These efforts aim to facilitate rehabilitation and successful reintegration into society.

The Holliday Unit actively engages in community work projects, extending services to city and county agencies. Volunteer initiatives are vital in supporting inmates, offering substance abuse education, life skills training, parent support, and various religious or faith-based studies and activities.

Inmate Locator

Holliday 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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