Torres Unit (TE) – Texas State Prison

Looking for somebody in prison at Torres Unit (TE) – Texas State Prison? Torres Unit (TE) – Texas State Prison is a correctional facility in the state prison system in Texas. This site gives you information about anything one might want to know about Torres Unit (TE) – Texas State Prison,like the following: How to do a prison inmate search. Visitation information. The prisons’s phone number and address. How to send mail and money to an inmate. And more…

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News	Photos & Video
Family Resources	Victim Resources
Jobs	Reviews
History	Links

General Prison Information

Official Name:	Torres Unit (TE) – Texas State Prison
Year Opened:	1993
Type:	Male
State:	Texas
County:	Medina
DOC:	Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Security Level:	G1, G2, G4
Warden Name:	Joseph Wilson

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Contact Information

Here is the street address and mailing address for Torres Unit. Use the mailing address if you are mailing a letter or package to an inmate at Torres Unit, and use the street address if you need to know the location of Torres Unit.

Mailing Address

You should also read the Inmate Mail and Package Procedures information further down on this page if you are going to send a letter or package to an inmate to make sure that you correctly address the package or letter, and use the correct procedure for mailing a letter or package. If you don’t follow the appropriate protocol, it might get sent back.

INMATE NAME & INMATE ID NUMBER
Torres Unit (TE) – Texas State Prison
125 Private Road 4303
Hondo TX, 78861

Street Address / Prison Location

Address

Torres Unit (TE) – Texas State Prison
125 Private Road 4303
Hondo TX, 78861

Phone Number and Fax Number

Phone: (830) 426-5325 (**055)
Fax Number:

Map and Directions

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Use the street address if you are visiting an inmate. Be sure to read the Inmate Visitation Procedures and Inmate Visitation Schedule information on this page before you go to visit an inmate at Torres Unit.

Torres Unit (TE) – Texas State Prison
125 Private Road 4303
Hondo TX, 78861

Directions

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Phone Number

Prisoners don’t have phones in their cells, so you can’t call an inmate, however, there are cases when it might be necessary to know the telephone number to Torres Unit.

(830) 426-5325 (**055)

State prison inmates can sometimes make calls using various methods:

Calling Cards
Collect Calls
Dedicated Phone Line
Prison Calling Plan

Fax Number

Torres Unit prisoners don’t have access to fax machines, so you can’t fax prisoners, but there are cases when it might be necessary to know the fax number to Torres Unit.

Email Address

This email address is the primary email address for the prison. You won’t be able to email inmates at this email address. If you need to email an inmate, check out the Inmate Email information below.

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Inmate and Staff Statistics

Total Inmates:	1342
Total Staff:	308

Inmate Email

To send a letter via email to a prisoner at Torres Unit (TE) – Texas State Prison you must use an exact procedure to ensure that the message gets to the prisoner.

Inmate Internet Access

Prisoners do not have access to the web.

Inmate Mail and Package Procedures

There are important protocols that you have to follow when sending a letter or package to a state prison inmate. If you don’t follow these rules then the mail might be returned to you.

Before you proceed, make sure to read the sections below:

Mail Monitoring

Torres Unit officials will open and inspect and read all incoming general correspondence. Incoming general correspondence is able to be read as frequently as deemed necessary to keep security and safety or watch a particular problem regarding inmates.

How to Address a Letter to an Inmate

Shown here is the proper format for how you need to address a letter or package to an inmate at Torres Unit (TE) – Texas State Prison:

INMATE NAME & INMATE ID
Torres Unit (TE) – Texas State Prison
125 Private Road 4303
Hondo TX, 78861

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Inmate Money

Every state prison has a Commissary that was started to provide prisoners a bank type account for prisoner funds and for purchasing things not issued regularly by the Bureau of Prisons.

How to Send an Inmate Money

Family, friends, or other sources may deposit funds to prisoner’s Commissary accounts with Western Union and the U.S. Postal Service.

Via U.S. Postal Service: An inmate’s family and friends are able to send inmates funds by way of the mail and must send money to the following address and follow the rules listed below:

The deposit has to be in the form of a money order that is made out to the prisoner’s full committed name and complete eight-digit register number. It is advisable to use a U.S. Postal Service money order, since all non-postal money orders that are processed through the National Lockbox will be subject to a 15-day hold, in which the prisoner will not have access to the money. The Bureau of Prisons will return money orders that don’t have correct prisoner info provided the envelope it was sent it has an adequate return address. Personal checks and cash can’t be accepted for deposit so don’t send cash or checks.

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Inmate Locator

State prisoners are frequently changed to different prisons in the state, so sometimes you may have to locate what facility an inmate is at using the inmate locator. Follow the link below to find an Torres Unit (TE) – 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 Torres Unit (TE) – Texas State Prison, you must be aware of this information:

Visitation Schedule
Visitation Rules
Visitation Application

Inmate Visitation Schedule

Inmate Visitor Procedures

Every Texas prison has its own policies for prison visits and these policies get changed regularly. The policies listed here may be changed when you are reading this, so you should also check Torres Unit (TE) – Texas State Prison’s site to find the most up to date rules for visitation.

Visitation Sign-In and Check-In

The entrance guard ensures every visitor signs the inmate visitors log when entering the facility and upon exiting.

Identification Required

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

For all of the things listed below, read the actual prison facility website because this information is changed frequently:

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

Information about Torres Unit (TE) – Texas State Prison records coming soon.

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

Info about Torres Unit (TE) – Texas State Prison death row to be added later.

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Parole

Info about Texas parole process to be added later.

For example:

Parole hearings.
Review boards.
Who qualifies for parole.

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Release

Information about release procedures coming soon.

Inmate Programs

Educational Programs: Literacy (Adult Basic Education/GED), CHANGES/Pre-Release, Cognitive Intervention
Career and Technology Programs: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration; Electrical Trades
Southwest Texas Junior College Academic
Additional Programs/Services: Faith Based Dormitory, Adult Education Program (upon availability), Life Decisions Program, HIV Peer Education, Project RIO, Reentry Planning, Chaplaincy Services

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Prison Life

Info about prison life at Torres Unit (TE) – Texas State Prison will be posted ASAP.

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

Torres Unit (TE) – Texas State Prison news will be posted ASAP.

Photos

A section with photos of Torres Unit (TE) – Texas State Prison will be posted ASAP.

For example, photos of:

Cells at Torres Unit (TE) – Texas State Prison
The yard.
What inmates wear at Torres Unit (TE) – Texas State Prison.

If you have any photos of Torres Unit (TE) – 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

Looking for a job at a prison? Do you have any prior experience? Have you worked at a correctional facility previously?

If so, check out: Torres Unit Jobs

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Website

The official website: Torres Unit (TE) – 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

More information about Torres Unit (TE) – Texas State Prison inmate family resources coming.

History

Torres Unit (TE) – Texas State Prison history to be added later.

Such as:

Famous Torres Unit (TE) – Texas State Prison inmates.
Escapes and prison breaks.
Executions.

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Links

Information About Other Texas State Prisons: Texas State Prisons