East Texas Unit (XQ) – Texas Multi-Use

Are you looking for somebody locked up in East Texas Unit (XQ) – Texas Multi-Use? East Texas Unit (XQ) – Texas Multi-Use is a correctional facility in the state prison system in Texas. This guide will tell you info about everything related to East Texas Unit (XQ) – Texas Multi-Use,like the following: How to locate an inmate. Visiting an inmate at this prison The prison’s address and phone number. Mailing or sending money to an inmate. And much, much more.

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Family Resources	Victim Resources
Jobs	Reviews
History	Links

General Prison Information

Official Name:	East Texas Unit (XQ) – Texas Multi-Use
Year Opened:	2004
Type:	Co-gender
State:	Texas
County:	Rusk
DOC:	Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Security Level:	DWI, Substance Abuse, Probation and Parole Offenders
Warden Name:	Michael Bell

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Contact Information

In this section you have the mailing address and street address for East Texas Unit (XQ) – Texas Multi-Use. Use the mailing address if you are going to mail a letter or package to an inmate at East Texas Unit (XQ) – Texas Multi-Use, and be sure to use the physical address if you want to know the actual location of East Texas Unit (XQ) – Texas Multi-Use.

Mailing Address

Be sure to read over the Inmate Mail and Package Procedures information below if you are going to mail a letter or package to an inmate to make sure that you properly address the item, and use the correct procedure for mailing a letter or package. If you do not use the appropriate steps, it might get sent back.

INMATE NAME AND INMATE ID
East Texas Unit (XQ) – Texas Multi-Use
900 Industrial Drive
Henderson TX, 75653

Street Address / Prison Location

Address

East Texas Unit (XQ) – Texas Multi-Use
900 Industrial Drive
Henderson TX, 75653

Phone Number and Fax Number

Phone: (903) 655-3300
Fax Number:

Map and Directions

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Use this address if you are visiting a prisoner. Be sure to read over the Inmate Visitation Procedures and Inmate Visitation Schedule information further down on this page if you are going to go to visit someone in prison at East Texas Unit (XQ) – Texas Multi-Use.

East Texas Unit (XQ) – Texas Multi-Use
900 Industrial Drive
Henderson TX, 75653

Directions

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Phone Number

East Texas Unit (XQ) – Texas Multi-Use prisoners can’t take phone calls, so you won’t be able to call the inmate, but, there are cases when it is useful to have the phone number to East Texas Unit (XQ) – Texas Multi-Use.

(903) 655-3300

State prison inmates can sometimes call out using:

Calling Cards
Collect Calls
Dedicated Phone Line
Prison Calling Plan

Fax Number

Prisoners don’t have fax machines, so you won’t get to send a fax to your inmate, but there are cases when it might be helpful to know the fax machine number to the prison.

Email Address

The email address listed below is the general email address for the facility. You won’t be able to contact individuals using this email. If you want to send an email to an inmate, read the Inmate Email section below.

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Inmate and Staff Statistics

Total Inmates:	ISF: 560 (224 female/336 male) (not included in agency capacity) DWI: 500 (male) SAFP: 1,176 (male) (560 SAFP beds are temporarily designated for ISF offenders)
Total Staff:	498

Inmate Email

To email a letter to an inmate you must follow an specific procedure to make sure that the email gets to the inmate.

Inmate Internet Access

Prison inmates are not allowed to access the web.

Inmate Mail and Package Procedures

There are important procedures that you have to follow when mailing a letter or package to a inmate. If you don’t follow these rules then letter or package might not be received.

before you send a letter or package, you should read the sections below:

Mail Monitoring

Correctional facility guards open and read and inspect all incoming general mail and packages. Incoming general mail and packages is read as frequently as necessary to keep safety and security or watch any problems confronting an inmate.

How to Address a Letter to an Inmate

Shown here is the format for how you should address mail to a prisoner at East Texas Unit (XQ) – Texas Multi-Use:

INMATE NAME & REGISTER NUMBER
East Texas Unit (XQ) – Texas Multi-Use
900 Industrial Drive
Henderson TX, 75653

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Inmate Money

Each state correctional institution has a Commissary that was created to provide prisoners an account for inmate monies and for buying things not provided by the facility.

How to Send an Inmate Money

Anyone can deposit funds to prisoner’s accounts by sending it by the U.S. Postal Service and Western Union.

Via U.S. Postal Service: An inmate’s family and friends can to send inmates money in the postal service and have to send those funds to this address and do so in accordance with the rules provided below:

The money 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. You are advised to use a postal 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 get the deposit. The Bureau of Prisons will return to the sender money orders that don’t have appropriate prisoner information if the envelope you sent it in has an adequate return address. Cash and checks will not be deposited so don’t send checks or cash.

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Inmate Locator

State prisoners are frequently transported to various correctional facilities in the state, so sometimes you might need to find the location of an inmate using the inmate locator. Follow the link below to look up an East Texas Unit (XQ) – Texas Multi-Use inmate.
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 East Texas Unit (XQ) – Texas Multi-Use, you must know this information:

Visitation Schedule
Visitation Rules
Visitation Application

Inmate Visitation Schedule

Inmate Visitor Procedures

Each state prison has its own rules for visitation and these rules get changed often. The procedures below could be different now, so you should also read East Texas Unit (XQ) – Texas Multi-Use’s website to read the most recent visitation procedures.

Visitation Sign-In and Check-In

The entrance guard will make sure each visitor signs the prisoner visitors log before they enter the visitation area and upon departure.

Identification Required

Positive picture ID of all visitors will be required. The best forms of ID are Driver’s License and Social Security Card; but, a state issued picture ID is acceptable.

For all of the things shown below, read the main prison facility website as this information is changed all the time:

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 East Texas Unit (XQ) – Texas Multi-Use records will be posted ASAP.

Such as:

Inmate records
Health records.

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Death Row

Information about East Texas Unit (XQ) – Texas Multi-Use death row to be added later.

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Parole

More information about Texas parole procedures to be added later.

For example:

Parole hearings.
Review boards.
Who qualifies for parole.

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Release

Information about getting released from East Texas Unit (XQ) – Texas Multi-Use will be posted ASAP.

Inmate Programs

Educational Programs: Adult Basic Education (1,2,3), GED, Life Skills, Computer Lab, Resume Writing, Reading Horizons
Additional Programs/Services: Project RIO

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Prison Life

Information about prison life at East Texas Unit (XQ) – Texas Multi-Use 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.

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

News

A news section to be added later.

Photos

A East Texas Unit (XQ) – Texas Multi-Use photo section to be added later.

For example, photos of:

Cells at East Texas Unit (XQ) – Texas Multi-Use
The yard.
What inmates wear at East Texas Unit (XQ) – Texas Multi-Use.

If you have any photos of East Texas Unit (XQ) – Texas Multi-Use 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 prison? Have any prior experience? Have you worked at a prison facility before?

If so, check out: East Texas Unit (XQ) – Texas Multi-Use Jobs

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Website

The official website: East Texas 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:

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.

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

Info about resources for family members of inmates at East Texas Unit (XQ) – Texas Multi-Use coming soon.

History

East Texas Unit (XQ) – Texas Multi-Use history will be posted ASAP.

Such as:

Famous East Texas Unit (XQ) – Texas Multi-Use inmates.
Escapes and prison breaks.
Executions.

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Links

Information About Other Texas State Prisons: Texas State Prisons