TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) recognizes the important role families play in supporting their incarcerated loved ones. This page provides links and resources to assist in navigating TDCJ processes.

Online Inmate Search
Board of Pardons and Paroles
Definitions & Acronyms
Disciplinary Rules and Procedures (PDF), Spanish (PDF)
Commissary and Trust Fund
Educational opportunities for inmates
Frequently Asked Questions
General Information Guide for Families of Inmates (PDF), Spanish (PDF)
Inmate Grievance Program
Inmate Technology Services
Offender Orientation Handbook (PDF), Spanish (PDF)
Online Visitation Portal - (Online Visitation Portal Instructions)
Parole Questions
Rehabilitation and Reentry Division
Resolution Support
The ECHO Texas Prison News
Uniform Inmate Correspondence Rules (BP-03.91)
Unit Directory