Telford Unit (TO) – Texas State Prison

Know somebody in prison at Telford Unit (TO) – Texas State Prison? Telford Unit (TO) – Texas State Prison is a prison in the Texas state prison system, which is part of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. This page tells you about anything a person needs to know about Telford Unit (TO) – Texas State Prison,like the following: Find an inmate at Telford Unit (TO) – Texas State Prison. Visitation policies and procedures. The address and phone number at Telford Unit (TO) – Texas State Prison Sending money and mail. And much more…

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General Prison Information

Official Name:	Telford Unit (TO) – Texas State Prison
Year Opened:	1995
Type:	Male
State:	Texas
County:	Bowie
DOC:	Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Security Level:	G1-G5, Administrative Segregation, Safekeeping
Warden Name:	Dawn Grounds

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Contact Information

Here is the street address and mailing address for Telford Unit (TO) – Texas State Prison. Use the mailing address if you are going to mail a letter or package to someone there, and be sure to use the physical address if you need to know the actual location of Telford Unit (TO) – Texas State Prison.

Mailing Address

Be sure to read the Inmate Mail and Package Procedures heading below before you mail a package or letter to someone in prison to make sure that you correctly write the address, and do the appropriate protocol for sending a letter or package. If you do not use the appropriate steps, the letter or package could not get delivered.

INMATE NAME AND INMATE ID NUMBER
Telford Unit (TO) – Texas State Prison
3899 State Hwy 98
New Boston TX, 75570

Street Address / Prison Location

Address

Telford Unit (TO) – Texas State Prison
3899 State Hwy 98
New Boston TX, 75570

Phone Number and Fax Number

Phone Number: (903) 628-3171 (**067)
Fax Number:

Map and Directions

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Use this address if you plan to visit an inmate. Be sure to read over the Inmate Visitation Schedule and Inmate Visitation Procedures headings further down on this page if you are going to visit a prisoner.

Telford Unit (TO) – Texas State Prison
3899 State Hwy 98
New Boston TX, 75570

Directions

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Phone Number

Prisoners can’t take phone calls, so you won’t get to call prisoners, but, there are times when it is necessary to have the phone number to the facility.

(903) 628-3171 (**067)

State prison inmates are able to call out using:

Calling Cards
Collect Calls
Dedicated Phone Line
Prison Calling Plan

Fax Number

State prison inmates don’t have faxes, so you won’t get to fax the inmate, but there are some times when it may be useful to know the fax machine number to Telford Unit (TO) – Texas State Prison.

Email Address

This email address is the general email address for Telford Unit. You cannot contact individuals at this email. If you are going to email a prisoner, go to the Inmate Email section on this page.

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Inmate and Staff Statistics

Total Inmates:	2832
Total Staff:	762

Inmate Email

In order to send email to a prisoner at Telford Unit (TO) – Texas State Prison you must use an exact process to make sure that the letter is received by your inmate.

Inmate Internet Access

Inmates don’t have access to the web.

Inmate Mail and Package Procedures

There are important rules that you must follow when mailing mail to a state prison inmate. If you don’t then letter or package might not be received.

Before you proceed, you should read the links below:

Mail Monitoring

Telford Unit guards do open and inspect and read all received general correspondence. Received general mail and packages can be read as frequently as necessary to ensure safety and security or watch a particular problem confronting any inmates.

How to Address a Letter to an Inmate

Shown here is the format for how you should address a letter or package to a prisoner at Telford Unit:

INMATE NAME & INMATE ID
Telford Unit (TO) – Texas State Prison
3899 State Hwy 98
New Boston TX, 75570

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Inmate Money

Every prison has a Commissary that was started to provide inmates a bank type account for inmate funds and for buying things not issued regularly by the Bureau of Prisons.

How to Send an Inmate Money

Family, friends, or other sources can add money into these accounts by sending it by Western Union or by mail.

Via U.S. Postal Service: Inmates’ families and friends can to send inmates money in the postal service and have to send it to the following address and follow the steps written below:

The money has to be in the form of a money order that is made out to the inmate’s full committed name and complete eight-digit register number. You are advised to use a post office money order, since all non-postal money orders processed through the National Lockbox will be subject to a 15-day hold, and in this time the inmate will not have access to the deposit. The Bureau of Prisons will return to the sender funds that don’t have appropriate prisoner information provided the envelope it was sent it has a return address. Cash and checks won’t be deposited to the prisoner’s account so don’t send any checks or cash.

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Inmate Locator

Inmates are from time to time moved to various prison facilities throughout Texas, so sometimes you may have to locate the location of an inmate using the inmate locator. Click on the link below to find an Telford Unit (TO) – Texas State Prison prisoner.
Inmate Search

To find other Texas state prisons: Texas State Prisons

Texas Department of Criminal Justice Inmate Search

Inmate Visitation

Before you visit an inmate at Telford Unit (TO) – Texas State Prison, make sure you be aware of the following:

Visitation Schedule
Visitation Rules
Visitation Application

Inmate Visitation Schedule

Inmate Visitor Procedures

Each state prison has their own policies for prisoner visitation and these policies are changed often. The rules discussed here could be changed since this was written, so make sure to also read Telford Unit (TO) – Texas State Prison’s official website to get the latest visitation procedures.

Visitation Sign-In and Check-In

The entrance officer ensures each visitor signs the prisoner visitors log before they can enter the prison and upon leaving.

Identification Required

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

For all of the things shown below, check out the main prison facility website because this info is changed 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

Details about Telford Unit (TO) – Texas State Prison records coming.

Such as:

Inmate records
Health records.

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Death Row

Info about Telford Unit (TO) – Texas State Prison death row will be posted ASAP.

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Parole

Info about Texas parole procedures coming soon.

For example:

Parole hearings.
Review boards.
Who qualifies for parole.

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Release

More information about release procedures for Telford Unit (TO) – Texas State Prison coming soon.

Inmate Programs

Educational Programs: Literacy (Adult Basic Education/GED), Special Education, CHANGES/Pre-Release, Cognitive Intervention, Life Matters
Career and Technology Programs: Plant Maintenance, Small Engine Repair
Additional Programs/Services: Adult Education Program (upon availability), Life Decisions Program, HIV Peer Education, Crime Stoppers

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Prison Life

Details about prison life at Telford Unit (TO) – Texas State Prison to be added later.

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.

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News

A news section will be posted ASAP.

Photos

Telford Unit (TO) – Texas State Prison photos will be posted ASAP.

For example, photos of:

Cells at Telford Unit (TO) – Texas State Prison
The yard.
What inmates wear at Telford Unit (TO) – Texas State Prison.

If you have any photos of Telford Unit (TO) – 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

Trying to find a job at a prison? Have experience? Have you worked at a correctional facility previously?

If so, check out: Telford Unit (TO) – Texas State Prison Jobs

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Website

The official website: Telford Unit (TO) – Texas State Prison 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.

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Family Resources

Details about family resources coming.

History

A history section coming soon.

Such as:

Famous Telford Unit (TO) – Texas State Prison inmates.
Escapes and prison breaks.
Executions.

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Links

Information About Other Texas State Prisons: Texas State Prisons