Find W. F. Ramsey Unit Inmates

W. F. Ramsey Unit Overview

TDCJ's W. F. Ramsey Unit profile lists the unit at 1100 FM 655, Rosharon, TX 77583. The phone number is (281) 595-3491. TDCJ places the unit four miles west of FM 521 on FM 655 in Brazoria County. Ramsey is a Correctional Institutions Division prison for male prisoners, and TDCJ lists its custody levels as G1 through G3, G5, Security Detention, and Outside Trusty. That mix means the unit includes lower custody prisoners, a high custody classification, restricted custody, and approved outside work status.

Ramsey was established in July 1908 and is ACA accredited, with the profile listing accreditation since August 2008. TDCJ gives the capacity as 1,865. Ramsey is also part of a large co-located complex with Stringfellow and Terrell. Official source notes list 14,667 acres plus 2,200 leased acres for the shared complex. Agricultural operations are shared with the nearby units. For a family member, that setting explains why Rosharon has several state-prison pages and why the right unit name matters. Ramsey, Stringfellow, and Terrell sit near each other, but a TDCJ search must still confirm the exact current unit before mail or visits.

Ramsey Unit Inmate Search

Use the TDCJ Inmate Information Search to find a Ramsey prisoner. The state locator accepts TDCJ number, SID number, and name-based searches. When a prisoner has a common name, the TDCJ number or SID number can prevent a false match. A TDCJ profile may show the current facility, offense or sentence data, release or parole-related fields, and state identification details. It is not a county jail roster, and it should not be used to infer current county bond status.

If the person was arrested recently in Brazoria County and has not been transferred, check the local jail system first through the Brazoria County jail inmate records route. If the person has been sentenced and moved to TDCJ, the Ramsey record will be in the state system. The transfer point can create confusion because the county jail may briefly hold people who are paper-ready for TDCJ movement. Once TDCJ custody starts, prison mail, visitation, and eCommDirect replace county jail procedures.

1. Search the TDCJ locator by TDCJ number or SID number when possible.
2. Use first and last name fields when no identifier is known.
3. Open the matching profile and confirm W. F. Ramsey Unit as the current facility.
4. Check TDCJ visitation and mail instructions before acting on the record.

Ramsey Unit Profile Image

The screenshot below is taken from the official TDCJ Ramsey Unit profile, which documents the Rosharon address, capacity, custody levels, programs, medical capabilities, and operations.

The facility image matches the source used for Ramsey-specific details and helps distinguish the TDCJ unit profile from the county jail roster.

W. F. Ramsey Unit Address

Use the Ramsey address for facility-level mail routing and the unit phone for questions that TDCJ public pages do not answer. Because Ramsey shares the FM 655 prison setting with Stringfellow and Terrell, the unit name and TDCJ number should be checked carefully. Sending mail to the wrong Rosharon unit can delay delivery or cause rejection under TDCJ mail rules.

Ramsey Unit Visitation

Ramsey visits follow TDCJ visitation rules. County jail hours and county visitor forms do not control visits to this unit. A visitor must be approved under TDCJ rules and should confirm that the prisoner is still assigned to Ramsey before travel. Security Detention and G5 custody can limit contact, visit type, or eligibility. Outside Trusty status has a different meaning and does not remove the need for TDCJ approval.

Because Ramsey is part of a multi-unit Rosharon complex, travel plans should be based on the exact facility address and the current TDCJ profile. Visitors should bring approved identification and follow TDCJ dress and conduct rules. If a prisoner has just moved from county jail to TDCJ, wait for the state locator and unit confirmation before relying on old information.

Ramsey Mail and Money

Mail to Ramsey follows TDCJ inmate mail rules. Include the prisoner's name and TDCJ number if known. TDCJ rules may address content, publications, packages, and legal mail differently from county jail mail. Ramsey is not part of Brazoria County's NCIC mail and messaging system for the detention center, so the county jail mail process should not be used once a person is in TDCJ custody.

Commissary-style purchases and account questions should be checked through TDCJ eCommDirect. Eligibility can depend on the prisoner and TDCJ rules. A county jail deposit method is for county jail custody, not Ramsey. If a prisoner transfers, verify the current unit and state account path before sending funds.

Ramsey Unit Programs

Ramsey's program profile is broad and more education-heavy than many simple facility summaries suggest. TDCJ lists CITP, literacy and GED, CHANGES, cognitive intervention, automotive specialization, mill and cabinetmaking, apprenticeship, Alvin Community College academic programs, University of Houston-Clear Lake bachelor's and master's programs, GRAD, veterans programs, and reentry. These programs are relevant because they can shape daily movement, job assignments, and long-term transition planning inside a state prison.

The unit also has an operations role. TDCJ lists Region III or Southern Region Maintenance Headquarters and unit maintenance at Ramsey. Medical capabilities include ambulatory medical, dental, mental health, telemedicine, digital medical services, specialty clinics, and CPAP housing. Agriculture is shared with Stringfellow and Terrell across the large Rosharon acreage. The result is a unit profile that combines housing, maintenance, agriculture, college-level education, veterans services, and reentry activity.

SID Number

A State Identification number that can help locate a TDCJ prisoner when the TDCJ number is not known.

Outside Trusty

A custody and work status for approved prisoners under TDCJ supervision.

Reentry

Programming aimed at preparing a prisoner for release, supervision, work, and community transition.

Ramsey Records Access

Ramsey records should be matched to the purpose of the search. For prison location and sentence information, use TDCJ. For the arrest that led to a local court case, use court records and county jail booking records. For the broader population context, the Brazoria County inmate population includes both jail population and state-prison capacity, but each record system has its own scope. This prevents a common error: treating every Brazoria County detention record as if it came from the county jail.

If the TDCJ locator does not show Ramsey, re-check the spelling, aliases, TDCJ number, and SID number. If the record shows another unit, use that unit's rules. If the person is still in county custody waiting on transfer, the state prison profile may not be active yet. Search timing matters.