Living conditions for those in transient status differ slightly from the general population:
: Newly arrived inmates who have not yet been classified by the Unit Classification Committee (UCC) to receive a permanent housing assignment. tdcj-transient-status
: Inmates returning from "medical chain" (specialized medical appointments) or awaiting transfer to a specific program who are held in a transient wing because a permanent bunk is not immediately available. Living conditions for those in transient status differ
: Inmates in transient status generally do not have access to the Offender Telephone System (OTS). tdcj-transient-status
: Transient wings are often described as "lockup" or temporary cells where inmates stay for a few weeks (sometimes up to 45 days) until a bunk opens in the general population.