Formby State Jail

Formby State Jail is a maximum security, mixed custody facility located in Plainview Texas.  It has the capacity to house up to 1,100 male offenders from J1-J5 and includes some general population inmates and transient offenders.  Inmates are provided basic medical and dental care on site and can receive mental health services as well.  Offenders are encouraged to participate in literacy and adult basic education courses, and obtain their GED if they do not currently possess one.  Vocational skills are taught to inmates in carpentry, electrical, and culinary arts.

Formby State Jail selects inmates to work on a farming operation and in the unit garden.  Offenders can receive parenting and reentry classes and participate in various religious worship services held through the chaplains office.

Visiting Hours at Formby State Jail:

Visits at Formby State Jail are held on Saturdays and Sundays from 8am-5pm.  Normal visits are up to two hours in duration.  Visitors who are traveling over 300 miles to visit may request a special visit which permits you to visit up to four hours.  You can bring a clear Ziploc bag with up to $20 in quarters to purchase items from the vending machines..

Physical Address:

Formby State Jail
998 County Road AA
Plainview, TX 79072

Telephone:

(806)-296-2448 (**106)

Inmate Mailing Address:

Inmate Name, ID Number
​Formby State Jail
998 County Road AA
Plainview, TX 79072