Wynne Unit (WY) – Texas State Prison

Are you looking for somebody incarcerated at Wynne Unit (WY) – Texas State Prison?  Wynne Unit (WY) – 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 page will tell you all about everything related to Wynne Unit (WY) – Texas State Prison,such as:  Find out who’s in prison at this facility?  Visiting an inmate here.  The prison’s address and phone number.  Sending money and mail.  And more…

Official Name:	Wynne Unit (WY) – Texas State Prison
Year Opened:	1883
Type:	Male
State:	Texas
County:	Walker
DOC:	Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Security Level:	G1-G4, Administrative Segregation, Outside Trusty
Warden Name:	Vernon Pittman

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In this section you have the mailing address and street address for Wynne Unit. Use the mailing address if you are going to send a letter or package to someone at Wynne Unit (WY) – Texas State Prison, and make sure to use the street address if you want to know the physical location of the facility.

Make sure to read over the Inmate Mail and Package Procedures information below before you send a letter or package to someone in prison so that you properly address it, and do the correct procedure for sending a letter or package. If you do not follow the appropriate protocol, it could not get delivered.

INMATE NAME & REGISTER NUMBER
Wynne Unit (WY) – Texas State Prison
Wynne Unit 
Huntsville TX, 77349

Use this address if you are visiting an inmate. Be sure to also read the Inmate Visitation Schedule and Inmate Visitation Procedures headings on this page before you go to visit an inmate at Wynne Unit (WY) – Texas State Prison.

Wynne Unit (WY) – Texas State Prison
Wynne Unit 
Huntsville TX, 77349

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Inmates don’t have phones, so you won’t be able to call inmates, however, there are cases when it is helpful to have the telephone number to the prison.

(936) 295-9126 (**020)

Wynne Unit inmates may be able to make calls using:

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

Wynne Unit (WY) – Texas State Prison inmates don’t have access to fax machines, so you won’t get to fax inmates, but there might be times when it might be helpful to have the fax machine number to the prison.

This email address is the primary email for the prison. You cannot email inmates using this email address. If you want to find out how to email an inmate, check out the Inmate Email section below.

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Total Inmates:	Unit: 2,300 Trusty Camp: 321
Total Staff:	805

To send a letter via email to an inmate you must use an exact process to ensure that the email message gets to the prisoner.

Prisoners are not allowed to access the Internet.

There are important rules that you have to follow when mailing a package or letter to a prisoner. If you do not then letter or package might not be received.

before you send a letter or package, make sure to read the links below:

Wynne Unit staff will open and inspect and read all received general correspondence. Incoming general packages and mail can be read as frequently as is necessary to ensure security and safety or watch a problem having to do with any inmates.

This is the proper format for how you have to address mail to an inmate at Wynne Unit:

INMATE NAME AND INMATE ID NUMBER
Wynne Unit (WY) – Texas State Prison
Wynne Unit 
Huntsville TX, 77349

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

Anyone may send funds to these Commissary accounts by sending it by Western Union or by mail.

Via U.S. Postal Service: An inmate’s family and friends can to send prisoners funds by way of the postal service and must send funds to the address below and follow the rules listed below:

The deposit must be a money order made out to the inmate’s full committed name and complete eight-digit register number. It is best if you 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, and in this time the inmate will not get the deposit. The Bureau of Prisons will return funds that do not have correct inmate info if the envelope you sent it in has an adequate return address. Checks and cash can’t be accepted so don’t send checks or cash.

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State prison inmates are from time to time transported to various prison facilities in the state, so you may have to locate where an inmate is located using the inmate locator. Follow the link below to find an state prison inmate.
Inmate Search

To find other Texas state prisons: Texas State Prisons

Before you visit an inmate at Wynne Unit (WY) – Texas State Prison, make sure you be aware of this info:

• Visitation Schedule
• Visitation Rules
• Visitation Application

Each Texas state prison has their own policies for prison visitation and these policies are changed frequently. The policies discussed here could be changed since this was written, so you should also go to Wynne Unit (WY) – Texas State Prison’s official website to get the latest visitation procedures.

The entrance guard will ensure every visitor signs the prisoner visitors log before they can enter the institution and upon exiting.

Positive picture identification of visitors will be required. Appropriate forms of id are Driver’s License and Social Security Card; however, a state issued picture I.D. is acceptable.

For everything shown below, check out the official Wynne Unit (WY) – Texas State Prison website as this info is updated 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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Section about Wynne Unit (WY) – 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.

Section about Wynne Unit (WY) – Texas State Prison death row coming.

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More information about Texas parole process 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.

Details about release procedures for Wynne Unit (WY) – Texas State Prison coming soon.

Educational Programs: Literacy (Adult Basic Education/GED), Special Education, CHANGES/Pre-Release, Cognitive Intervention, Project RIO
Career and Technology Programs: Computer Maintenance Technician, Diesel Mechanics, Small Engine Repair, Welding
Apprenticeship Programs: Graphic Designer
Lee College Academic/Sam Houston State University Academic
Lee College Vocational: Truck Driving, Welding
Additional Programs/Services: Faith Based Dormitory, Adult Education Program (upon availability), Life Decisions Program, HIV Peer Education

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Information about life at Wynne Unit (WY) – 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.

Wynne Unit (WY) – Texas State Prison news coming soon.

A photo section to be added later.

For example, photos of:

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

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

Looking for a job at a prison? Do you have any prior experience? Have you worked at a prison in the past?

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The official website: Wynne Unit Website

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

The Victim Rights Act grants victims the following rights:

• You have the right to protection from the accused.
• You have the right to notification.
• You have the right to attend proceedings.
• You have the right to speak at criminal justice proceedings.
• You have the right to consult with the prosecuting attorney.
• You have the right to restitution.
• You have the right to a speedy trial.
• You have 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.

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Info about resources for family members of inmates at Wynne Unit (WY) – Texas State Prison will be posted ASAP.

A history section coming soon.

Such as:

• Famous Wynne Unit (WY) – 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

Wynne Unit (WY) – Texas State Prison Links

The official website: Wynne Unit Website

Texas Department of Criminal Justice Links

Texas Department of Criminal Justice Main Website

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Have you ever spent any time in Wynne Unit? Do you know someone there? Have you ever been to visit an inmate at Wynne Unit (WY) – Texas State Prison?

If you have, then you should tell us about it. Write down your experience so others will know what to expect.

Things you can put in your review:

• Prison conditions
• Prison layout and facility
• Staff and guards
• Prison food and commissary
• Visitation
• Inmates
• Inmate safety
• Gang activity
• Inmate programs and activities

If you are an inmate at this prison, leave your address if you would like people to be able to send you a letter.

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