Vance Unit (J2) – Texas State Prison

Do you know someone at Vance Unit (J2) – Texas State Prison?  Vance Unit (J2) – Texas State Prison is a state prison in the state prison system in Texas.  This page tells you information about anything you might want to know about Vance Unit (J2) – Texas State Prison,such as:  How to locate an inmate here.  Visitation information.  The prisons’s phone number and address.  Sending money and mail.  And more…

Official Name:	Vance Unit (J2) – Texas State Prison
Year Opened:	1933
Type:	Male
State:	Texas
County:	Fort Bend
DOC:	Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Security Level:	G1, G2
Warden Name:	enneth Negbenebor

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Below you will find the street address and mailing address for Vance Unit (J2) – Texas State Prison. Use the mailing address if you are going to mail a package or letter to a prisoner at Vance Unit (J2) – Texas State Prison, and use the street address if you want to know the physical location of the prison.

You should read over the Inmate Mail and Package Procedures section further down on this page if you are going to mail a letter or package to a prisoner to learn how to properly address the package or letter, and follow the correct protocol for sending a letter or package. If you don’t use the appropriate directions, the letter or package could not get to the inmate.

INMATE NAME & INMATE ID NUMBER
Vance Unit (J2) – Texas State Prison
2 Jester Road 
Richmond TX, 77406

Use the street address if you are visiting an inmate. You should read over the Inmate Visitation Procedures and Inmate Visitation Schedule headings below before you try to visit an inmate.

Vance Unit (J2) – Texas State Prison
2 Jester Road 
Richmond TX, 77406

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State prison inmates don’t have phones in their cells, so you won’t get to call the inmate, however, there are some times when it may be necessary to know the telephone number to Vance Unit (J2) – Texas State Prison.

(281) 277-3030 (**014)

State prison inmates can sometimes make calls using:

• Calling Cards
• Collect Calls
• Dedicated Phone Line
• Prison Calling Plan

Vance Unit (J2) – Texas State Prison prisoners don’t have faxes, so you can’t fax inmates, but there are cases when it might be necessary to have the fax number to the prison.

The email address below is the main email address for the facility. You can’t contact individuals at this email. If you want to send an email to a prisoner, read the Inmate Email information on this page.

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Total Inmates:	378
Total Staff:	115

To send an email message to a prisoner at Vance Unit (J2) – Texas State Prison you must follow an exact process to ensure that the email message gets to the inmate.

State prisoners are not allowed to access the internet.

There are special steps that are necessary to follow when mailing a letter or package to a state prisoner. If you don’t follow the procedures then the mail might not make it there.

Before you proceed, be sure to read the information below:

Correctional facility guards do open and read all incoming general packages and mail. Incoming general mail and packages can be read as frequently as deemed necessary to maintain safety and security or watch a particular problem regarding a certain inmate.

Shown here is the proper format for how you need to address mail to an inmate at Vance Unit:

INMATE NAME & INMATE ID
Vance Unit (J2) – Texas State Prison
2 Jester Road 
Richmond TX, 77406

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Every state prison has a Commissary that was started to provide prisoners a bank type account for inmate funds and for purchasing things not issued regularly by the correctional facility.

Family, friends, or other sources can deposit funds to inmate’s accounts using Western Union or by mail.

Via U.S. Postal Service: Inmates’ families and friends can choose to send prisoners money through the postal service and will have to send funds to this address and follow the steps provided below:

The funds have to be a money order that is made out to the inmate’s full committed name and complete eight-digit register number. It is best if you use a post office money order, since all non-postal money orders that are processed through the National Lockbox will be kept for a 15-day holding period, and during this period the inmate will not get the funds. The Bureau of Prisons will return to the sender any funds that don’t have correct inmate info if the envelope you sent it in has an adequate return address. Cash and personal checks can’t be accepted so do not send any checks or cash.

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State prisoners are from time to time moved to various prisons around the state, so you might need to find where an inmate is located using the inmate locator. Follow the link here to find an state prison inmate.
Inmate Search

To find other Texas state prisons: Texas State Prisons

Before you go to visit an inmate at Vance Unit (J2) – Texas State Prison, be sure that you be aware of the following:

• Visitation Schedule
• Visitation Rules
• Visitation Application

Every correctional facility in Texas has their own procedures for prison visitation and these policies are changed regularly. The information discussed here may be out of date since this was written, so make sure to also go to Vance Unit (J2) – Texas State Prison’s site to get the most recent visitation rules.

The entrance guard will make sure every visitor signs the prisoner visitors log upon entering the correctional facility and upon leaving.

Positive picture identification of visitors is required. Acceptable forms of identification are Driver’s License and Social Security Card; but, a state issued picture ID is OK.

For everything shown below, check 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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More information about Vance Unit (J2) – Texas State Prison records will be posted ASAP.

Such as:

• Inmate records
• Health records.

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

More information about Vance Unit (J2) – Texas State Prison death row will be posted ASAP.

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Info about Texas parole coming.

For example:

• Parole hearings.
• Review boards.
• Who qualifies for parole.

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

More information about release procedures for Vance Unit (J2) – Texas State Prison coming.

Educational Programs: Literacy (Adult Basic Education/GED)
Additional Programs/Services: Adult Education Program (upon availability), Project RIO, Chaplaincy Services

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Section about prison life at Vance Unit (J2) – Texas State Prison coming soon.

• 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.

A Vance Unit (J2) – Texas State Prison news section will be posted ASAP.

Vance Unit (J2) – Texas State Prison photos to be added later.

For example, photos of:

• Cells at Vance Unit (J2) – Texas State Prison
• The yard.
• What inmates wear at Vance Unit (J2) – Texas State Prison.

If you have any photos of Vance Unit (J2) – Texas State Prison that you would like to share, please contact us using the ‘Contact’ link at the bottom of the page.

Are you trying to find a correctional facility job? Do you have any prior experience? Have you worked at a prison in the past?

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The official website: Vance Unit (J2) – Texas State Prison Website

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

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.

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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More information about Vance Unit (J2) – Texas State Prison inmate family resources coming.

A history section to be added later.

Such as:

• Famous Vance Unit (J2) – Texas State Prison inmates.
• Escapes and prison breaks.
• Executions.

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

Information About Other Texas State Prisons: Texas State Prisons

Vance Unit (J2) – Texas State Prison Links

The official website: Vance Unit (J2) – Texas State Prison Website

Texas Department of Criminal Justice Links

Texas Department of Criminal Justice Main Website

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Have you ever spent any time at Vance Unit? Do you have a friend or family member that spent time there? Have you ever visited a prisoner there?

If your answer is yes, then we would like you to tell us about it. Write about what you experienced so other people can find out what to expect.

Things you might want to put in your review:

• Prison conditions
• Facility layout and facility
• Staff and guards
• Food and commissary
• Visitation
• Inmates
• Safety
• Prison gangs
• Prisoner programs and activities

If you are currently an inmate at Vance Unit (J2) – Texas State Prison, post your address if you would like people to be able to send you a letter.

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