TDCJ - Preston E. Smith Unit (SM)

How To Contact An Inmate At TDCJ - Preston E. Smith Unit (SM)

Mail Inmates

You can mail inmates at the TDCJ - Preston E. Smith Unit (SM) addressed to:

Connect Inmates Via Phone

The TDCJ - Preston E. Smith Unit (SM) allows phone calls or video communication with offenders. Phone calls are managed through IC Solutions - TDCJ, which requires setting up a specific account. Read our first-time phone setup guide for a hassle-free experience. It's important to note that all calls are recorded and subject to monitoring. Inmates are unable to receive calls but can make collect calls.

How to Send Money To An Inmate's Trust Fund In TDCJ - Preston E. Smith Unit (SM)

Sending money to an inmate's trust fund has become much easier in the last ten years. To send money to an inmate incarcerated in TDCJ - Preston E. Smith Unit (SM), you can use any of the following methods:

Use government service eCommDirect to send money to the inmate. Find more information here: EcommDirect Site. Charges are subject to change; find the charges list on the EcommDirect page.

You can read our ultimate guide to sending money to an inmate or visit the facility website to understand the process better.

Visitation Guide For TDCJ - Preston E. Smith Unit (SM)

Follow the facility's visitation hours for a smooth entry. The timings are below. For updated timings, visit the Brazos County Juvenile Justice website or contact the facility at 806-872-6741.

Be Approved For Visitation

To visit an inmate, you must be on the approved visitor list. To be added to the list, you need to apply by following the instructions in our application guide. You can download the application form from the article. Once you've filled it out, you can mail or fax it to the facility for processing.

Prepare For Visitation

Visitation Rules

• Visitors are searched before visitation
• Contrabands shall be confiscated and disposed of.
• Each adult is allowed to bring 20$ in cash.
• Each visitor shall be identified by his/her finger scan and identification card.
• Visitors are required to be screened through metal detectors before entering.
• Prior calling to the facility for admission is required. The warden will approve or disapprove your visit.
• Visitors must be on the inmates' visitor list
• An attorney(s) or agents of the attorney, including paralegals, investigators, psychologists, psychiatrists, mitigation specialists, and or social workers, will be allowed to interview an inmate for legal purposes and will not be required to have a court order.
• Victim of the inmate will not be permitted for visitation
• Visiting days and hours will be determined by the warden, considering the number of visitors, the size of the visiting area, and the institution's security requirements.
• Any false information on the visitation application by a visitor will result in a denial of visitation.

Visitation Timings