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Estelle 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 - maximum 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 264 FM 3478 in Huntsville, TX, Estelle Unit carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. Estelle 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 Estelle Unit, catering to male inmates, stands as a significant correctional facility with a total capacity of 3,148 inmates, including expansion cells. It houses individuals across various custody levels, ranging from G1 to G5, alongside those in security detention, safekeeping, substance abuse programs, geriatric care, and transient medical needs. Additionally, a regional medical facility with a capacity of 120 is available, not included in the unit's capacity count.
Spread across 5,459 acres, the Estelle Unit collaborates with the Ellis Unit in diverse agricultural operations, including a cotton gin, cow/calf operation, egg laying operation, and more. Moreover, manufacturing and logistics are bolstered by a textile mill, enhancing self-sufficiency within the facility.
Facility operations prioritize maintenance, ensuring a conducive environment for rehabilitation and care. Noteworthy additional operations include a regional medical facility/geriatric facility, emergency medical services, a video conferencing center, and a special needs kitchen.
Medical services are comprehensive, with ambulatory medical, dental, and mental health care available around the clock. The facility serves as a regional hub for digital medical services, offering specialized clinics and an infirmary equipped with assisted living and extended care beds. Special treatment programs address various needs, including sex offender treatment, substance abuse felony punishment, and reentry initiatives.
Educational programs encompass literacy, special education, and pre-release initiatives, alongside career and technology programs like bricklaying/stone masonry and business computer information systems. Additional services include faith-based dormitories, peer education, reentry planning, and the GO KIDS Initiative, fostering holistic rehabilitation.
While community work projects are not currently in place, volunteer initiatives play a crucial role in inmate support and rehabilitation. These initiatives cover substance abuse education, life skills development, mentoring, support groups, and religious or faith-based activities and studies, promoting personal growth and positive behavioral change.
Estelle 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
