Fabian Dale Dominguez State Jail Overview
Fabian Dale Dominguez State Jail is operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. It is physically located in San Antonio, but it is not run by the Bexar County Sheriff's Office and is not searched through the county's recent-arrest table. The research identifies it as a male state jail and state custody facility for sentenced state-jail felons and TDCJ custody inmates.
The state jail distinction is important for families, attorneys, and records searchers. A person arrested in Bexar County may first appear in the Central Magistrate process or county jail records, but after sentencing or transfer into state custody, the correct lookup becomes the TDCJ Inmate Information Search. TDCJ visitation, mail, phone, and deposit rules are controlled by statewide TDCJ policy and unit procedures.
Fabian Dale Dominguez State Jail Capacity and Population
Research sources identify a 2,276-bed capacity for Fabian Dale Dominguez State Jail, with the caveat that the current TDCJ unit page should be checked before relying on the number. The screenshot capture for the unit page returned a 404 during research, so the capacity is useful context but should not be treated as a freshly verified live unit-page figure. No current unit population count was captured for this specific facility.
| Measure | Figure | Source Status |
|---|---|---|
| Listed capacity | 2,276 | Official unit-directory references cited in research, verify current TDCJ unit page before relying |
| Current population | Not captured | No current unit population count located in the supplied research |
| Facility type | State jail / TDCJ custody | Texas Department of Criminal Justice |
How to Look Up an Inmate at Fabian Dale Dominguez State Jail
Use the TDCJ Inmate Information Search for Fabian Dale Dominguez State Jail. TDCJ says the online search includes current TDCJ inmates, requires last name plus at least first initial, TDCJ number, or SID number, and is updated on working days only with information at least 24 hours old. The Bexar County Central Magistrate Search is for recent local Class B-or-higher arrests, not for people already in TDCJ custody.
- Open the TDCJ Inmate Information Search.
- Search by TDCJ number, SID number, or exact last name plus at least a first initial.
- Use optional gender and race filters only if they help narrow common names.
- Confirm the current unit assignment, custody status, and any update lag before using the result for travel, mail, or court planning.
| Search Field | Required? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Last Name and First Name | Conditional | Name search requires exact last-name matching and at least first initial. |
| TDCJ Number | Conditional | Can be used instead of a name search. |
| SID Number | Conditional | Can be used instead of a name search. |
| Gender and Race | Optional | Filters include all, female, male, and listed race categories. |
Fabian Dale Dominguez State Jail Address and Contact
Use the TDCJ unit address and phone for unit-specific confirmation. TDCJ statewide pages control the broader lookup, visitation, mail, phone, deposit, and offender-information rules. BCSO records can answer county jail questions before transfer, but they do not control state custody at this unit.
Fabian Dale Dominguez State Jail
6535 Cagnon Road
San Antonio, TX 78252
210-675-6620
Call the unit to confirm current visitation and unit-specific procedures.
TDCJ Inmate Information Search
Use for current TDCJ inmates, including unit assignment checks.
TDCJ lists classify@tdcj.texas.gov for classification questions.
Visiting Someone at Fabian Dale Dominguez State Jail
TDCJ visitation is governed by statewide TDCJ rules plus unit-specific scheduling and eligibility. Use the TDCJ visitation page and call the unit before traveling. Unlike a county jail visit, a state jail visit can depend on the inmate's TDCJ status, visitor approval, unit schedule, identification requirements, dress rules, and temporary restrictions.
| Visit Item | Status | Use This Source |
|---|---|---|
| Statewide visitation rules | Published by TDCJ | TDCJ visitation page |
| Unit schedule | Must be confirmed | Call Fabian Dale Dominguez State Jail |
| Visitor approval and ID | TDCJ process applies | TDCJ visitation rules and unit confirmation |
| County jail visitation | Does not apply after TDCJ transfer | Use only for Bexar County jail custody |
Mail, Phone, and Money at Fabian Dale Dominguez State Jail
TDCJ statewide offender-information pages control mail, phone, and deposits for TDCJ inmates. Use the TDCJ offender information hub before mailing anything or sending money. The Bexar County inmate mail page and BCSO bond page are for county jail custody and should not be used for someone already assigned to Fabian Dale Dominguez State Jail.
| Service | Provider / Detail |
|---|---|
| Mail Address | Use TDCJ mail rules and unit-specific inmate addressing instructions. |
| Phone / Video | Use TDCJ offender phone and communication policies, not BCSO jail phone rules. |
| Money Deposit | Use TDCJ deposit rules. No unit-specific fee table was captured in the supplied research. |
| Notifications | VINELink may supplement custody notifications where coverage exists. |
Transfer, Classification, and State Custody
Fabian Dale Dominguez State Jail does not handle ordinary street-arrest booking for Bexar County in the way the Adult Detention Center does. A person typically reaches TDCJ custody after a court process, sentence, or transfer. During that transition, a person may no longer be visible in the county recent-arrest path but may not yet be easy to locate in TDCJ if the statewide system has not updated.
For state custody questions, use TDCJ first. For county case history before transfer, use Bexar County court portals, District Clerk or County Clerk paths, BCSO records, and the Central Magistrate detail if the arrest is still within the 24-hour public window. For federal or immigration custody, use BOP, U.S. Marshals, or ICE channels rather than the TDCJ unit page.
About Fabian Dale Dominguez State Jail
Fabian Dale Dominguez State Jail is the state custody facility identified in the Bexar County research. Its presence inside the county can confuse inmate searches because a person can move from local arrest and county jail custody into TDCJ custody after sentencing or transfer. The search rule is direct: county jail and Central Magistrate for local recent arrests, TDCJ for state custody, BOP for federal sentenced custody, ICE ODLS for immigration detainee lookup, and VINELink for custody notifications where available.
Note: Confirm unit assignment, visitation eligibility, and mail rules with TDCJ before traveling or sending money.