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Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ)

Joe Kegans Intermediate Sanction Facility

One-half mile south of I-10 on the north side of downtown Houston on San Jacinto Street in Harris County

707 Top Street, Houston, TX 77002

(713) 224-6584

Facility overview

Unit type: Correctional Institutions Division - ISF

Gender: Male

Capacity: 657

Custody levels: Parole Offenders

Common questions

What are the visiting hours at Kegans Unit?

Visits at Joe Kegans Intermediate Sanction Facility must be scheduled in advance through TDCJ's online Unit Visitation Scheduler at visitation.tdcj.texas.gov. General visitation runs 8:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at most TDCJ units (a few high-volume units run 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.); the exact day and time session assigned to a specific offender depends on their housing area and visitor list, and visits typically last up to two hours. Confirm Joe Kegans Intermediate Sanction Facility's current schedule and book through the official scheduler before traveling — hours can change without notice.

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How do I find out if someone is being held at Kegans Unit?

To find out if someone is being held at Joe Kegans Intermediate Sanction Facility or elsewhere in TDCJ, use the free TDCJ Inmate Search tool (you'll need the person's last name plus first initial, or their TDCJ/SID number). Records are refreshed on business days and can be up to 24 hours old. You can also call the TDCJ Inmate Locator / General Information line at (936) 295-6371 or (800) 535-0283.

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What is the phone number for Kegans Unit?

Joe Kegans Intermediate Sanction Facility's main phone number is (713) 224-6584.

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What is the mailing address for Kegans Unit?

Personal mail (letters, cards, photos) for an inmate at Joe Kegans Intermediate Sanction Facility should be addressed with the inmate's full committed name and TDCJ number and sent to TDCJ's Digital Mail Processing Center at PO Box 660400, Dallas, TX 75266-0400 — TDCJ scans incoming personal mail and uploads it to the inmate's tablet rather than delivering paper mail to the unit. Legal mail, and books/publications sent directly from a publisher, go to the unit's physical address instead: Joe Kegans Intermediate Sanction Facility, 707 Top Street, Houston, TX 77002.

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How do I send money to an inmate at Kegans Unit?

You can deposit money into an inmate's Trust Fund account at Joe Kegans Intermediate Sanction Facility by money order or cashier's check made payable to 'Inmate Trust Fund for [Offender Name and TDCJ Number]' and mailed to Inmate Trust Fund, PO Box 60, Huntsville, TX 77342-0060, or online/by phone through TDCJ's approved vendors (Access Corrections, TouchPay, or eCommDirect). Only people on the inmate's approved visitor list or telephone list are allowed to deposit funds.

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How do I send mail to an inmate at Kegans Unit?

To send mail to an inmate at Joe Kegans Intermediate Sanction Facility, write the inmate's full committed name and TDCJ number on the envelope and mail it to TDCJ's Digital Mail Processing Center, PO Box 660400, Dallas, TX 75266-0400; personal mail is scanned and uploaded to the inmate's tablet, usually within about three business days. Legal mail, media correspondence, and publisher-sent books/magazines should be mailed directly to the unit at 707 Top Street, Houston, TX 77002 instead. Mail without the inmate's full name and TDCJ number will be returned to sender.

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What is the dress code for visiting Kegans Unit?

Visitors to Joe Kegans Intermediate Sanction Facility must follow TDCJ's statewide visitation dress code: shirts and shoes are required, and clothing may not be tight-fitting, revealing, or made of see-through fabric. Sleeveless tops are allowed but must cover the shoulders, and dresses/skirts must be no more than three inches above the middle of the knee. Visitors must bring photo ID, may not bring cash beyond $35 in coins, and cannot bring tobacco products, e-cigarettes, or cell phones past the secure perimeter.

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How do I check parole or release information for an inmate at Kegans Unit?

Parole review status and release information for an offender at Joe Kegans Intermediate Sanction Facility can be checked online through the TDCJ Inmate Search / Parole Review Information tool, or by calling the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles status line at (844) 512-0461 with the offender's name, TDCJ number, and/or date of birth. Online status information is refreshed on business days and may be up to 24 hours old.

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Where is Kegans Unit located?

Joe Kegans Intermediate Sanction Facility is located at 707 Top Street, Houston, TX 77002 — One-half mile south of I-10 on the north side of downtown Houston on San Jacinto Street in Harris County.

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Who do I contact for legal help regarding Kegans Unit?

For legal help related to a case or conditions at Joe Kegans Intermediate Sanction Facility, contact the State Bar of Texas Lawyer Referral and Information Service at (800) 252-9690, or reach out to Texas RioGrande Legal Aid or the Texas Legal Services Center for free or low-cost civil legal aid. TDCJ's Access to Courts program also provides law library access so inmates can prepare their own filings.

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What security level is Kegans Unit (minimum, medium, maximum, or death row)?

Joe Kegans Intermediate Sanction Facility houses offenders at the following custody levels: Parole Offenders.

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What type of TDCJ unit is Kegans Unit (state jail, transfer facility, etc.)?

Joe Kegans Intermediate Sanction Facility is an Intermediate Sanction Facility (ISF) — a short-term facility that houses parole and probation violators rather than a general prison population.

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How many inmates does Kegans Unit hold?

Joe Kegans Intermediate Sanction Facility has an operating capacity of approximately 657 offenders.

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