Huntsville Unit (HV) – Texas State Prison

Know someone incarcerated at Huntsville Unit (HV) – Texas State Prison? Huntsville Unit (HV) – Texas State Prison is a state correctional facility in the state prison system in Texas. This site gives you all about everything related to Huntsville Unit (HV) – Texas State Prison,such as: How to locate an inmate here. How to visit Huntsville Unit (HV) – Texas State Prison inmates. The address and phone number at Huntsville Unit (HV) – Texas State Prison Mailing or sending money to an inmate at Huntsville Unit (HV) – Texas State Prison. And lots more.

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General Prison Information

Official Name:	Huntsville Unit (HV) – Texas State Prison
Year Opened:	1849
Type:	Male
State:	Texas
County:	Walker
DOC:	Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Security Level:	G1 – G3, Administrative Segregation
Warden Name:	James Jones

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Contact Information

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

Mailing Address

You should check the Inmate Mail and Package Procedures heading on this page before you send something to a prisoner to learn how to correctly address the letter or package, and use the correct procedure for sending a package or letter. If you do not follow the appropriate steps, the package or letter might not get delivered.

INMATE NAME & INMATE ID NUMBER
Huntsville Unit (HV) – Texas State Prison
815 12th Street
Huntsville TX, 77342

Street Address / Prison Location

Address

Huntsville Unit (HV) – Texas State Prison
815 12th Street
Huntsville TX, 77342

Phone Number and Fax Number

Phone: (936) 437-1555 (**013)
Fax Number:

Map and Directions

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Use this address if you plan to visit a prisoner. You should read over the Inmate Visitation Schedule and Inmate Visitation Procedures information on this page if you are going to try to visit someone in prison at Huntsville Unit (HV) – Texas State Prison.

Huntsville Unit (HV) – Texas State Prison
815 12th Street
Huntsville TX, 77342

Directions

Near downtown Huntsville in Walker County

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Phone Number

Huntsville Unit inmates don’t have telephones, so you won’t be able to call the inmate, but, there are some times when it may be necessary to know the phone number to Huntsville Unit.

(936) 437-1555 (**013)

Huntsville Unit prisoners can sometimes make phone calls using:

Calling Cards
Collect Calls
Dedicated Phone Line
Prison Calling Plan

Fax Number

Huntsville Unit inmates don’t have fax machines, so you won’t be able to fax a letter to inmates, but there are cases when it is useful to know the fax number to Huntsville Unit (HV) – Texas State Prison.

Email Address

This is the general email address for Huntsville Unit (HV) – Texas State Prison. You cannot contact prisoners at this email address. If you are going to email an inmate, read the Inmate Email heading on this page.

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Inmate and Staff Statistics

Total Inmates:	1705
Total Staff:	467

Inmate Email

To send a letter via email to an inmate at Huntsville Unit you must follow an specific process to ensure that the letter gets to the prisoner.

Inmate Internet Access

Inmates are not allowed to access the internet.

Inmate Mail and Package Procedures

There are certain procedures that you have to follow when mailing a letter or package to a state prisoner. If you do not then the mail might not be received.

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

Mail Monitoring

Correctional facility staff do open and inspect all received general packages and mail. Incoming general packages and mail may be read as frequently as necessary to keep safety and security or monitor any problems regarding an inmate.

How to Address a Letter to an Inmate

Below is the format for how you must address a package or letter to a state prisoner at Huntsville Unit:

INMATE NAME AND REGISTER NUMBER
Huntsville Unit (HV) – Texas State Prison
815 12th Street
Huntsville TX, 77342

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Inmate Money

Every state prison has a Commissary that serves to provide a bank account for inmate funds and for buying items not provided by the Bureau of Prisons.

How to Send an Inmate Money

Family, friends, or other sources can add funds to prisoner’s accounts by sending it by Western Union and the U.S. Postal Service.

Via U.S. Postal Service: Inmates’ families and friends are able to send prisoners money in the postal service and will have to send money to the address below and do so in accordance with the policies written below:

The money must be in a money order made out to the prisoner’s full committed name and complete eight-digit register number. You should use a postal money order, since all non-postal money orders processed through the National Lockbox will be subject to a 15-day hold period, and during this period the inmate will not get the funds. The Bureau of Prisons will return to the sender funds that don’t have valid prisoner information but only if the envelope has a valid return address. Personal checks and cash can’t be deposited so don’t send checks or cash.

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Inmate Locator

State prisoners are frequently moved to various prisons in the state, so sometimes you might need to look up the current location of an inmate using the inmate locator. Click the link below to find an Huntsville Unit (HV) – 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 Huntsville Unit (HV) – Texas State Prison, you must know this information:

Visitation Schedule
Visitation Rules
Visitation Application

Inmate Visitation Schedule

Inmate Visitor Procedures

Every state prison has their own rules for inmate visitation and they get changed frequently. The procedures below could be changed now, so be sure to also go to Huntsville Unit (HV) – Texas State Prison’s official website to get the most up to date visitation rules.

Visitation Sign-In and Check-In

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

Identification Required

Picture ID of visitors will be required. Appropriate forms of identification are Driver’s License and Social Security Card; however, a state photo id is OK.

For all of the points shown below, read the main prison website as this info changes 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

More information about Huntsville Unit (HV) – Texas State Prison prison records coming soon.

Such as:

Inmate records
Health records.

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Death Row

Details about Huntsville Unit (HV) – Texas State Prison death row will be posted ASAP.

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Parole

More information about Texas parole coming.

For example:

Parole hearings.
Review boards.
Who qualifies for parole.

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Release

More information about release procedures coming.

Inmate Programs

Literacy (Adult Basic Education/GED), Special Education, CHANGES/Pre-Release, English as a Second Language, Cognitive Intervention
Career and Technology Programs: Business Image Management & Multimedia
Apprenticeship Programs: Automotive Technician Specialist, Cook/Baker, Graphic Designer
Lee College Academic
Lee College Vocational: Auto Mechanics

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Prison Life

Information about prison life 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.

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News

Huntsville Unit (HV) – Texas State Prison news coming.

Photos

A photo section coming soon.

For example, photos of:

Cells at Huntsville Unit (HV) – Texas State Prison
The yard.
What inmates wear at Huntsville Unit (HV) – Texas State Prison.

If you have any photos of Huntsville Unit (HV) – 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 correctional facility job? Do you have experience? Have you worked at a correctional facility before?

If so, check out: Huntsville Unit Jobs

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Website

The official website: Huntsville Unit (HV) – 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:

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

Details about Huntsville Unit (HV) – Texas State Prison inmate family resources will be posted ASAP.

History

Huntsville Unit (HV) – Texas State Prison history coming.

Such as:

Famous Huntsville Unit (HV) – Texas State Prison inmates.
Escapes and prison breaks.
Executions.

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Links

Information About Other Texas State Prisons: Texas State Prisons