Records of inmates serving their sentence in TX state prisons are maintained by Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ). The TDCJ maintains a centralized inmate database which one can easily search (refer the guide below).

Two inmates at Gib Lewis Unit died last week; one reportedly from suicide and the other found unresponsive, pending autopsy results, according to the TDCJ.

Amarillo Globe-News: Texas AG's office investigates inmate's death at Amarillo state prison

The Texas Attorney General's Office is investigating the death of an inmate over the weekend at a state prison near Amarillo. Samuell Jackson, 43, died Saturday, March 14, at Northwest Texas Hospital, ...

Using TDCJ inmate search online, you can find offenders in Texas Department of Criminal Justice facilities. Enter an inmate's name, TDCJ number or SID number in the search form and submit.

The page will list TDCJ offenders, and their details such as TDCJ numbers, arrest records, current facility, projected release date and parole review information.

Texas Department of Criminal Justice has contracted with Preferred Communications of Texas to provide calling services to the inmates at the facilities of the TDCJ. Our recipients are friends, relatives, and attorneys who receive calls from the inmates.

12NewsNow on MSN: Two inmates die at Gib Lewis Unit in Woodville on same day last week

Two inmates die at Gib Lewis Unit in Woodville on same day last week