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Travis State Jail 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 - medium 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 8101 FM 969 in Austin, TX, Travis State Jail carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. Travis State Jail 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 Jail has a capacity of 1,161 male inmates in a range of custody levels, including J1, J2, J4, G1, G2, Transient, and Youthful Offenders. Nestled on approximately 95 acres, the facility manages a unit garden for agricultural operations and focuses on unit maintenance for its facility operations, lacking manufacturing and logistics operations.
In terms of medical care, the jail provides ambulatory medical, dental, and mental health services, with telemedicine and Digital Medical Services (DMS) available. These services are easily accessible on a single level and are efficiently managed by UTMB, ensuring comprehensive healthcare for all inmates.
Special treatment programs offered include the State Jail Substance Abuse Treatment Program (SJSATP), Champions Youth Program (CYP), and a dedicated Veterans Dormitory, catering to the specific needs of these populations. Educational opportunities abound with programs like literacy (Adult Basic Education/GED), Title I, CHANGES/Pre-Release, and Cognitive Intervention, along with career and technology programs such as Business Image Management and Multimedia and Landscape Design, Construction, and Maintenance.
Additional programs and services enhance the rehabilitative environment, including a faith-based dormitory, the Prison Deterrence Education Program, life decisions programming, peer education, crime prevention initiatives, chaplaincy services, community tours, Crime Stoppers, and the GO KIDS Initiative, promoting positive engagement and development.
Community involvement is a cornerstone of the jail's operations, with inmates contributing through various work projects that provide services to city and county agencies. Additionally, volunteer initiatives play a crucial role in the rehabilitation process, offering literacy and education support, employment and job skills training, substance abuse education, life skills development, parenting and marriage training, support groups, religious or faith-based studies and activities, family reintegration programs, and the Storybook Project, fostering connections and personal growth among inmates.
TDCJ - Travis County State Jail - Family Information Guide
TDCJ - Travis County State Jail - Inmate Handbook
Travis State Jail 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
