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Inside Immigration

Plain-language guides to US immigration, asylum and USCIS procedure.

Detention facilities

Karnes County Immigration Processing Center

Address
409 FM 1144
Karnes City, TX 78118
Phone
(830) 254-2500
Field office
San Antonio Field Office
Operator
DCounty or city contract
Immigration court
Pearsall Immigration Court · 6 judges profiled · matched by jurisdictions.detainedCourts.hearingLocations: karnes county residential center
ICE page
ice.gov listing

Visiting

Yellowstone Elm, Yellowstone Pine and Rainforest Cypress: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday only Redwood Oak, Redwood Cedar and Rainforest Willow: Wednesday, Friday and Sunday only Effective Jul. 27, 2026: visitation hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Adult guardians (18 years or older) must accompany minors who are visiting the facility.

Legal visits

Legal representatives of detainees are authorized to visit their clients during the following hours: Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please note that a G-28 must be on file for any information to be disclosed.

An attorney needs a signed G-28 on file to be recognised. See finding and helping a detained person.

Mail and money

Letters sent to detainees must include the last four digits of the detainee's A-number (Alien number), plus the sender's name and address. A mail pick-up and delivery schedule is posted in all housing units. Indigent detainees (those who have no means of financial support and no funds in their facility account) will be provided postage allowance at government expense. To enhance the safety of the facility, all incoming mail is subject to screening for contraband.

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Check before you go. Hours, rules and even the facility's use change without notice. The phone number above and the ICE listing are the authority; this page was compiled 2026-09-05.