Powledge Unit (B2) – Texas State Prison

Are you looking for someone at Powledge Unit (B2) – Texas State Prison? Powledge Unit (B2) – Texas State Prison is a state correctional institution in the Texas state prison system, which is part of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. This guide gives you all about anything related to Powledge Unit (B2) – Texas State Prison,like: How to do a prison inmate search. Visitation information. The address and phone number. How to send mail and money to an inmate at Powledge Unit (B2) – Texas State Prison. And much more…

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General Prison Information

Official Name:	Powledge Unit (B2) – Texas State Prison
Year Opened:	1982
Type:	Male
State:	Texas
County:	Anderson
DOC:	Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Security Level:	G1-G3, Administrative Segregation, Outside Trusty
Warden Name:	Samuel Seale

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Contact Information

Here you will find the mailing address and street address for Powledge Unit (B2) – Texas State Prison. Use the mailing address if you are sending a letter or package to a prisoner at Powledge Unit, and be sure to use the street address if you want to know the actual location of the facility.

Mailing Address

Make sure to check the Inmate Mail and Package Procedures heading below if you are going to send a package or letter to a prisoner to learn how to properly write the address, and use the appropriate procedure for sending a package or letter. If you don’t use the correct directions, the package or letter could get sent back.

INMATE NAME AND REGISTER NUMBER
Powledge Unit (B2) – Texas State Prison
1400 FM 3452
Palestine TX, 75803

Street Address / Prison Location

Address

Powledge Unit (B2) – Texas State Prison
1400 FM 3452
Palestine TX, 75803

Phone Number and Fax Number

Phone: (903) 723-5074 (**028)
Fax:

Map and Directions

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Use the street address if you plan to visit a prisoner. Make sure to also read the Inmate Visitation Schedule and Inmate Visitation Procedures headings on this page if you are going to visit an inmate at Powledge Unit (B2) – Texas State Prison.

Powledge Unit (B2) – Texas State Prison
1400 FM 3452
Palestine TX, 75803

Directions

Seven (7) miles west of Palestine off FM 645 on FM 3452 in Anderson County

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Phone Number

Powledge Unit prisoners don’t have phones in their cells, so you won’t be able to call the inmate, however, there are times when it may be helpful to have the phone number to the facility.

(903) 723-5074 (**028)

Powledge Unit prisoners may be able to make calls with:

Calling Cards
Collect Calls
Dedicated Phone Line
Prison Calling Plan

Fax Number

Powledge Unit (B2) – Texas State Prison prisoners don’t have faxes, so you won’t get to send a fax to your inmate, but there are cases when it may be useful to know the fax number to Powledge Unit (B2) – Texas State Prison.

Email Address

The email address below is the main email address for the facility. You cannot email prisoners using this address. If you are going to send an email to an inmate, go to the Inmate Email information further down on this page.

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Inmate and Staff Statistics

Total Inmates:	Unit: 816 Trusty Camp: 321
Total Staff:	308

Inmate Email

To send an email message to an inmate at Powledge Unit (B2) – Texas State Prison you must use an exact procedure to make sure that the email letter gets to your inmate.

Inmate Internet Access

Prisoners do not have access to the Internet.

Inmate Mail and Package Procedures

There are certain protocols that are necessary to follow when sending mail to a state prisoner. If you do not then the letters and packages might not make it there.

before you send a letter or package, be sure to read the information below:

Mail Monitoring

Correctional facility officials open and inspect all incoming general correspondence. Incoming general mail and packages is read as frequently as deemed necessary to ensure safety and security or watch any problems having to do with an inmate.

How to Address a Letter to an Inmate

Shown here is the correct format for how you should address a package or letter to an inmate at Powledge Unit (B2) – Texas State Prison:

INMATE NAME & REGISTER NUMBER
Powledge Unit (B2) – Texas State Prison
1400 FM 3452
Palestine TX, 75803

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Inmate Money

Each prison has a Commissary which was created to provide prisoners an account for inmate monies and for buying things not issued to inmates by the correctional facility.

How to Send an Inmate Money

Friends, family, or other people may send funds to inmate’s Commissary accounts using Western Union and the U.S. Postal Service.

Via U.S. Postal Service: An inmate’s family and friends are able to send prisoners money by way of the mail and must send it to this address and do so in accordance with the policies listed below:

The funds must be a money order made out to the inmate’s full committed name and complete eight-digit register number. It is advisable to use a post office money order, since all non-postal money orders processed through the National Lockbox will be placed on a 15-day hold period, in which the prisoner will not get the money. The Bureau of Prisons will send back funds that do not have appropriate prisoner information provided the envelope it was sent it has an adequate return address. Cash and checks can’t be accepted so do not send checks or cash.

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Inmate Locator

Inmates are often transported to different prison facilities throughout the Texas prison system, so sometimes you may have to locate the current location of an inmate using the inmate locator. Click on the link here to look up an state prison inmate.
Inmate Search

To find other Texas state prisons: Texas State Prisons

Texas Department of Criminal Justice Inmate Search

Inmate Visitation

Before you go to visit an inmate at Powledge Unit (B2) – Texas State Prison, be sure that you be aware of this information:

Visitation Schedule
Visitation Rules
Visitation Application

Inmate Visitation Schedule

Inmate Visitor Procedures

Each prison has their own policies for prison visits and these policies are changed frequently. The policies listed below could be out of date by the time you are reading this, so be sure to also go to Powledge Unit (B2) – Texas State Prison’s official website to find the most up to date rules for visitation.

Visitation Sign-In and Check-In

The entrance guard will ensure each visitor signs the prison visitors log before they can enter the prison and also when they leave.

Identification Required

Picture ID of visitors will be required. Acceptable forms of ID are Driver’s License and Social Security Card; although, a state picture id is acceptable.

For everything shown below, go to the main Powledge Unit (B2) – Texas State Prison website as this info changes often:

Visitation Rules
Visitation Dress Code
Things You Can and Cannot Take to Visitation
Special Rules For Children, Special Visits, Pastoral or Attorney Visits

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Prison Records

Section about Powledge Unit (B2) – Texas State Prison prison records coming.

Such as:

Inmate records
Health records.

If you have any information on these topics to share, please post a comment using the form below.

Death Row

Information about Powledge Unit (B2) – Texas State Prison death row coming.

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Parole

Details about Texas parole process will be posted ASAP.

For example:

Parole hearings.
Review boards.
Who qualifies for parole.

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Release

Details about release procedures coming soon.

Inmate Programs

Literacy (Adult Basic Education/GED), Special Education, CHANGES/Pre-Release, Cognitive Intervention
Career and Technology Programs: Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing; Painting and Decorating
Trinity Valley Community College Vocational: Auto Body, Welding. Administrative Segregation Protective Custody Video Initiative, Adult Education Program (upon availability), Life Decisions Program, HIV Peer Education, Project RIO, Chaplaincy Services

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Prison Life

More information about prison life at Powledge Unit (B2) – Texas State Prison coming.

Activities.
Daily schedule and routine.
Recreational facilities available.
What’s allowed, and what’s not allowed.
What the food is like.
What to expect.
Jobs and work release available.

If you have any information on these topics to share, please post a comment using the form below.

News

A news section coming.

Photos

A Powledge Unit (B2) – Texas State Prison photo section coming soon.

For example, photos of:

Cells at Powledge Unit (B2) – Texas State Prison
The yard.
What inmates wear at Powledge Unit (B2) – Texas State Prison.

If you have any photos of Powledge Unit (B2) – Texas State Prison that you would like to share, please contact us using the ‘Contact’ link at the bottom of the page.

Prison Jobs & Hiring

Are you looking for a job at a correctional facility? Have experience? Have you worked at a correctional facility previously?

If so, check out: Powledge Unit Jobs

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Website

The official website: Powledge Unit Website

Victim Resources

Important Note: If you, or someone you know, are in immediate danger, call 911.

Victim’s Rights

The Victim Rights Act grants victims the following rights:

The right to protection from the accused.
The right to notification.
The right to attend proceedings.
The right to speak at criminal justice proceedings.
The right to consult with the prosecuting attorney.
The right to restitution.
The right to a speedy trial.
The right to be treated with fairness, dignity and respect.

The definition of victim includes:

Spouses and children of all victims.
Parents and guardians of minor victims.
Parents, guardians and siblings of mentally or physically incapacitated victims or victims of homicide.
Foster parents or other caregivers, under certain circumstances.

There are a number of services and programs designed to help victims and their families. You can find out about these services by contacting the courthouse, or local law enforcement agency.

Victim Notification

The Department of Justice Victim Notification System (VNS) is a system that provides victims with information pertaining to their case and/or any defendants in the case. You will receive a Victim Identification Number (VIN) and a Personal Identification Number (PIN) that will allow you to access VNS via the internet or by phone. Here, you will find information about future court hearings, historical court events, and detailed information about the defendant. This will include criminal charges filed, the outcome of charges, sentence imposed, custody location, projected release date and any other release information. The VNS website is updated daily. You will also receive any ongoing information by mail or email.

Have you, a family member or friend ever used the Victim Notification System? If so, was it effective? Did you get the information in a timely manner? Was the system difficult to use? We would like to hear from you, so please post any comments here.

Tell Your Story

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Family Resources

More information about Powledge Unit (B2) – Texas State Prison inmate family resources coming.

History

Powledge Unit (B2) – Texas State Prison history will be posted ASAP.

Such as:

Famous Powledge Unit (B2) – Texas State Prison inmates.
Escapes and prison breaks.
Executions.

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Links

Information About Other Texas State Prisons: Texas State Prisons