You will need to know the offender's full name or 7-digit TDCJ number or SID Number to access the search engine.
You may also call the phone numbers below and give the operator the prisoner's full name, TDCJ#, or date of birth or SID number, or county of conviction.

Offender Information Line:
Automated system answers 24 hours per day;
Offices open 8am-5pm Monday thru Friday
(800) 535-0283 (free only for calls made in Texas)
Austin (512) 406-5200
Huntsville (936) 295-6371
Please state if your question is parole-related:
Offender Parole Status Line-Austin,
direct 512-406-5202
Offender Parole Status Line-Huntsville,
direct 936-291-2106
Offender Locator Line-All TDCJ Units,
936-295-6371

If you are unable to use the Offender Status Line you may e-mail the TDCJ webmaster at: questions@tdcj.state.tx.us and make sure to provide the name and offender's 7-digit TDCJ number or their full name, date of birth (or approximate age), and county of conviction.