O.B. Ellis Unit is a G1-G5, Administrative Segregation, Outside Trusty security level State Prison located in the city of Huntsville, Texas. The facility houses Male Offenders who are convicted for crimes which come under Texas state and federal laws. The State Prison was opened in 1965.
The facility is part of Huntsville, TX judicial district, which has 0 facilities in total.
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Locating an Inmate in O.b. Ellis Unit
The best way to locate or get information on any inmate currently incarcerated in O.b. Ellis Unit is to contact the State Prison for information on the inmate or visit them online at https://www.bop.gov/ .
Be Approved
Make sure an inmate you are visiting has placed you on their approved visiting list.
Be Prepared to Follow O.b. Ellis Unit Visiting Rules
For official policy that outlines regulations and procedures for visiting a O.b. Ellis Unit inmate, contact the State Prison directly via 936-295-5756 **010 phone number.
Visitation Days and Hours
O.B. Ellis Unit State Prison For more information on when you can visit an inmate and get directions contact the State Prison directly.
Visiting a O.B. Ellis Unit inmate on holidays:
The inmate will be notified as to any changes to the "normal" visitation schedule due to holidays and/or any special commitments.
| USP General Visiting Hours | |
|---|---|
| Mon | — |
| Tue | — |
| Wed | — |
| Thu | — |
| Fri | — |
| Sat | 7am-5pm |
| Sun | 7am-5pm |
| Hol | — |
Inmates can receive letters from their family members and friends, as well as packages from home with prior written approval from the inmate's unit team or authorized staff member at O.b. Ellis Unit.
To make sure the mail and package you are sending comes under approved item list and for more clarification contact the State Prison administration at 936-295-5756 **010.
You can also try to contact the facility by reaching out to them on social media platforms. Visit their Facebook page: here.
For sending a mail or a care package to an O.B. Ellis Unit State Prison inmate you should have the following information on the parcel:
| Inmate Mail 1 | Inmate Mail 2 | Freight and non-USPS parcels | Staff Mail |
|---|---|---|---|
Inmate Name, ID Number Ellis Unit 1697 FM 980 Huntsville, TX 77343 | — | — | — |