Huntsville, TX James "Jay" H. Byrd Unit View

The James "Jay" H. Byrd Jr. Unit (DU) is a Texas Department of Criminal Justice prison for men (Capacity: 1,365) located in Huntsville, Texas. The 93 acres (38 ha) diagnostic unit, established in May 1964, is 1 mile (1.6 km) north of Downtown Huntsville on Farm to Market Road 247. The prison was named after James H. Byrd, a former prison warden. The prison is a part of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Region I..

Mailing to James "Jay" H. Byrd Unit Inmates and Staff

Inmate Visiting Days and Hours

Day of Week Hours
Saturday 8am-5pm
Sunday 8am-5pm

How to Send Money to James "Jay" H. Byrd Unit

Family and friends can send money to inmates at James "Jay" H. Byrd Unit through approved methods to help them purchase essential items from the commissary.