Garza West Unit, TX — Pigeonly Facility Guide | Pigeonly
Updated May 26, 2026
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Garza West Unit, TX

Physical Address 4250 Highway 202, Beeville, TX 78102

Everything families need - inmate lookup, visiting, commissary, mail, and phone access at Garza West Unit in Beeville, TX. All verified from official TDCJ sources.

Facility Details

City

Beeville

County

Bee County

State

Texas

Facility Type

State Prison

Gender

Male

Capacity

2,278

Custody Levels

G1-G3, Transient

Operator

TDCJ

Address

4250 Highway 202, Beeville, TX 78102

Phone

(361) 358-9890

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Quick Facts

Visitation

  • Weekend visits only - Saturday and Sunday, one visit per weekend max.
  • Visitor approval required through TDCJ before your first visit.
  • Up to $35 in coins for vending machines; no bills or cards inside.

Mail & Letters

  • Include sender name, return address, inmate name, and unit address.
  • Letters without a return address will not be delivered.
  • Cash found in mail is deposited to the inmate commissary account.

Mailing Address

[Inmate Full Legal Name, TDCJ Number]

Garza West Unit

4250 Highway 202

Beeville, TX 78102

Sending Commissary

  • Deposits via JPay, eCommDirect, Access Corrections, TouchPay, ACE, or money order.
  • Approved sender rule: must be on visitor or phone list since Sept 1, 2020.
  • Cash and personal checks are not accepted.

Contact Info

  • Unit phone: (361) 358-9890 for records and visitation questions.
  • Outgoing calls only through Securus at texasprisonphone.com.
  • Verify current contact visit policy directly with the unit before visiting.

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What You Need to Know

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Garza West visitation runs weekends only - Saturday and Sunday - with a one-visit-per-weekend limit per inmate. You must be on the approved visitor list before your first trip. Check the live schedule at visitation.tdcj.texas.gov before every visit, bring government ID, and limit what you carry inside to coins (up to $35), keys, and essentials.

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Address mail with the inmate full legal name, TDCJ number, and the unit address. Include your full name and return address on the envelope. Avoid glitter, stickers, perfume, staples, and cash.

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Since September 2020, only approved visitors or phone-list contacts can send money. Use JPay, eCommDirect, Access Corrections, TouchPay, ACE Cash Express, or a mailed money order. Deposits of $500 or more are held 14 days.

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Phone calls are outgoing only through Securus Technologies - register at texasprisonphone.com and fund your account to receive calls. For general questions, call Garza West at (361) 358-9890.

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Families Also Ask

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How do I find out if someone is at Garza West?

Use TDCJ online offender search at inmate.tdcj.texas.gov. Enter full legal name and date of birth or TDCJ number. If they do not appear within 48-72 hours of sentencing, call (361) 358-9890.

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Can I visit on weekdays?

No. Garza West visitation is weekends only - Saturday and Sunday. TDCJ limits each inmate to one visit per weekend period.

Visitation
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How do I get approved to visit?

Submit a visitor application through TDCJ at visitation.tdcj.texas.gov and wait for approval. Processing can take several weeks.

Visitation
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How do I send money to someone at Garza West?

You must be on the approved visitor or phone list first. Then deposit through JPay, eCommDirect, Access Corrections, TouchPay, ACE Cash Express, or a money order.

Sending Commissary
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What happens to deposits over $500?

TDCJ holds deposits of $500 or more for 14 days before crediting them to the inmate trust fund account.

Sending Commissary
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How much money can I bring to a visit?

You cannot bring cash bills or cards. Visitors may bring up to $35 in coins only for vending machines inside the visiting area.

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How do phone calls work?

Garza West uses Securus for outgoing inmate calls. Set up an account at texasprisonphone.com, register your number, and fund the account to receive calls.

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Can I send photos?

Yes, through approved mail channels. Photos must meet TDCJ size and content rules. Pigeonly can print and mail compliant photos directly to the unit.

Mail & Letters
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What can I send by mail?

Letters, cards, and approved publications to the unit address. No glitter, stickers, excessive perfume, or security-compromising materials. All mail is inspected.

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What if someone was just sentenced and I cannot find them?

Garza West serves as an intake and receiving unit. Newly sentenced offenders may be in transit or processing. Wait 48-72 hours and search again, or call (361) 358-9890.

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