Huntsville Unit
Texas State Penitentiary at Huntsville or Huntsville Unit (HV), nicknamed "Walls Unit", is a Texas state prison located in Huntsville, Texas, United States. The approximately 54.36-acre (22.00 ha) facility, near Downtown Huntsville, is operated by the Correctional Institutions Division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), administered as within Region I.[1] The facility, the oldest Texas state prison, opened in 1849.[2] The unit houses the execution chamber of the State of Texas. It is the most active execution chamber in the United States, with 561 (as of April 24, 2019)[3] executions since 1982, when the death penalty was reinstated in Texas.
Huntsville Unit Contact Details
Address: 815 12th Street, Walker, TX
City: Huntsville
Zip: 77348
Phone 1: 936-437-1555 **013
Type: State Prison
Mailing to Inmates and Staff
Inmate Visiting Days and Hours
| Day of Week | Hours |
|---|---|
| Saturday | 8am to 5pm |
| Sunday | 8am to 5pm |