How do I find out if someone is at Bluebonnet?
Search ice.gov/locator for this Anson facility; the A-number with country of birth is the cleanest route because name searches need an exact match. Then call (325) 823-8031 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. with full and hyphenated names, aliases, date of birth and country of birth. That number also takes urgent messages: leave the person's full name, A-number, and your name and callback number. MTC, which runs the site for ICE, calls it Bluebonnet Detention Center, while the ICE facility directory says Facility.
What days can I visit at Bluebonnet?
ICE's page, updated August 12, 2026, matches MTC's schedule dated April 10, 2024. Women visit Sunday, Monday and Tuesday: Lows 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Highs 3 to 5 p.m. Men visit Wednesday through Saturday: Highs 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Lows 2 to 5 p.m. Quarantine slots run as late as 6 p.m. and restricted housing has its own, so ask which group applies. Visits last one hour unless the Warden pre-approves more. GREEN status allows 2 adults and 2 children; under RED, all visitors must wear a well-fitting mask.
How does mail and money reach someone in Anson?
ICE's page prints no street or box line for letters or funds, so ask on (325) 823-8031 before mailing. Each letter must show the A-number's last four digits and your name and address; staff screen it for contraband without reading it. Mailed funds are receipted into the account, and ICE warns against sending cash. It lists no online deposit service. Before sending a package, contact the ICE Supervisory Detention and Deportation Officer at P.O. Box 592, Anson, TX 79501, or that number. Only travel or release items qualify. Someone being removed who has no bag may receive one 40 lb bag after that officer approves.
How do I reach someone, and which court has the case?
Detainees cannot receive incoming calls. Non-confidential tablet messages run through gettingout.com. ICE's page does not explain phone accounts or commissary, so ask the facility or the Dallas Field Office, (972) 367-2200. Case questions go to Dallas.Outreach@ice.dhs.gov. Although Anson is in West Texas, EOIR's list, updated October 1, 2026, places Bluebonnet Detention Center under the El Paso Service Processing Center court. Verify the actual case with our hearing lookup guide or on 1-800-898-7180, and see the bond hearing guide on release.
What should I wear and bring to Bluebonnet?
MTC's dress code bars shorts for everyone, plus sheer clothing, flip-flops, strapless sandals and gang colors. Women's skirts and dresses must reach mid-thigh, about 4 inches above the knee, and spaghetti straps, tank tops and bare midriffs are out. Men cannot wear tank or sleeveless shirts. A violation can cost visiting privileges. All family visits are non-contact. Adults need valid government identification, and minors need an adult guardian. Expect a pat-down, X-ray and metal detector. Phones are banned, and nothing may be carried into the visiting area. Other Texas facilities have their own rules.