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Estes 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
All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for State - low facility.
The phone carrier is Securus Tech®, to see their rates and best-calling plans for your inmate to call you.
If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders
Located at 1100 Hwy 1807 in Venus, TX, Estes Unit carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. Estes 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 Estes Unit, designed for male inmates, has a capacity of 1,040 individuals and houses custody levels G1 and G2. Situated on approximately 40 acres, this facility does not engage in agricultural operations or manufacturing and logistics activities. Instead, it prioritizes unit maintenance to ensure a conducive environment for rehabilitation.
Medical services at the Estes Unit include ambulatory medical and dental care, managed by UTMB. In terms of education, inmates have access to adult basic education, GED programs, and life skills training. Vocational programs offered encompass building trades, electrical trades, food service, culinary arts, computer technology, and commercial housekeeping, providing valuable skills for reintegration into society.
In addition to educational opportunities, the Estes Unit provides various programs and services to support inmates' holistic development. These include a faith-based dormitory and the Progressive Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) initiative, promoting empathy and responsibility through interaction with animals.
Community engagement is a priority, with the facility actively participating in community work projects that serve city and county agencies. Volunteer initiatives further enhance rehabilitation efforts, covering substance abuse education, support groups, pre-release programs, and religious or faith-based studies and activities. These initiatives foster personal growth, self-awareness, and a sense of responsibility among inmates, contributing to their successful reintegration into society upon release.
Estes 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.
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)
Confirm the inmate is assigned to the unit you are planning to visit and has visitation privileges.
Inmate Information Search
Confirm the unit visitation schedule and verify that visitation has not been canceled. An eligible inmate cannot receive visitors if visitation has been canceled.
Bring photo identification (ID). Click here for a list of appropriate photo identification.
Check clothing for compliance. Click here for guidelines.
Make sure you are not bringing prohibited items on the unit. Vehicles and visitors are subject to search by unit staff. Click here for items allowed and not allowed.
Do not bring cash (except coins, not more than $35).
No cell phones inside the secure perimeter.
Special visits or visits requiring special accommodations should be arranged before the visit. If you have made special arrangements with the unit, call before leaving to ensure that plans for your visit have been made and are in place. Click here for examples of special visits and special accommodations.
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
