How to Connect With an Inmate at Houston Federal Detention Center

Houston Federal Detention Center is a security prison located in Harris County, Texas. The facility holds both male and female offenders of all security levels. FDC Houston offers various services to its inmates, such as drug counseling, mental health counseling, society, re-entry programs, educational programs, and more.

With the current population of 860 inmates, making contact with your loved one might be a challenging task. DoNotPay can help you connect with an inmate at Houston Federal Detention Center within minutes through our Connect with an inmate Product. Simply sign up and enjoy our convenient services.

Houston Federal Detention Center Contact Information

Houston Federal Detention Center is managed by the Federal Bureau of Prisons and manned by a warden, Joe D. Driver.

The table below shows the contact list and address of Houston Federal Detention Center:

How Can I Contact an Inmate at Houston Federal Detention Center?

To access an inmate in Houston Federal Detention Center, you need to contact the detention center directly through email, physical mail, call, or visit the premises in person. All contact activities must go through and be approved by the FDC Houston management. Here are the different ways you can contact an inmate in the FDC Houston facility:

Visit the Inmate at the Facility

You must be on the approved visitation list to visit an inmate, mainly of immediate family members and ten additional members. There must be documents that prove your relationship with the inmate. Carry your identification documents with you; national identification card, driver's license, or valid passport.

Below are the official inmate visiting hours:

On arrival, you will have to fill in your details in the Federal Prisons Inmate visitation application form handed to you. There is a mandatory security check that you will undergo that comprises:

1. Metal detectors
2. Pat-down inspection
3. Visual search

Ensure that you dress appropriately for your visitation. Do not wear anything that reveals too much skin, clothes similar to inmates or in-house security officers, or any sort of uniform. This is an extra security measure to ensure that you and the inmates are safe.

Connect via a Phone Call

You cannot call an inmate at FDC Houston directly. However, an inmate can contact you. To receive a call from an inmate, you must be on the approved call list.

Inmates at FDC Houston must create a prepaid calling account with the facility to cater to the call charges. Family members and loved ones can deposit money into the account for the inmate to purchase commissary items and call credits to their loved ones.

To recharge the deposit account, contact the facility via a call on 713-221-5400, stating the inmate's name and Department of Corrections (DOC) number.

Write a Letter to the Inmate

To send a letter to an inmate, you need to state the official name, valid return email, and booking number of the inmate. If you do not have the inmate's number, you can search for it on the DOC inmate locator.

The following details should be on the letter's opening lines:

Name, Number

PO Box 526255, Houston, TX 77052

Houston, Texas

Zip code 77083

Send an Email to the Inmate

You cannot directly email an inmate as they are prohibited from accessing any social media platform. However, you can use third-party services such as TRULINCS, which allows emailing without an internet connection.

You can communicate through TRULINCS only if you are on the approved inmate contact list. Your message must be less than 13,000 characters and should not include any attachments or links.

NOTE: Management monitors all communications to the inmate and out to avoid criminal activities.

How to Send Money to a Houston Federal Detention Center Inmate

Before sending money to an inmate, you need to know the following details:

• The inmate's full name
• The inmate's account number
• Company Name: Federal Bureau of Prisons
• The Receive Code is always: 7932

You can send money to an inmate in the following ways:

Send Funds via Western Union

Send money through the Western Union's Quick Collect Program. Locate the nearest Western Union Agent through a call on 1-800-325-6000 or the Official Western Union website.

Alternatively, use your debit or credit card to send money via a phone call to 1-800-634-3422 and choose option 2.

Send Money Through MoneyGram

Use the MoneyGram's Express Payment Program to deposit money to the inmate's Commissary account. You can send the money on any day of the week. Call 1-800-926-9400 to locate a MoneyGram agent near you, or visit the official MoneyGram website for assistance.

You can also create an online account and send up to $300 through the pay bills option.

Send Money Through the United States Postal Service

You can send a money order to the United States Postal Service through this address:

Federal Bureau of Prisons

Insert Valid Committed Inmate Name

Insert Inmate Eight-Digit Register Number

Post Office Box 474701

Des Moines, Iowa 50947-0001

Remember to include a valid return address.

Can I Send Packages to an Inmate at Houston FDC?

You cannot directly send parcels to inmates at the FDC Houston center. However, you can send care packages through the facility's mailing address, and the contents will be handed to the inmate after thorough frisking.

Send your care package through this address stating the inmate's full name and BOP number:

FDC Houston

Federal Detention Center

ATTN: Warehouse

1200 Texas Avenue

Houston, TX 77002

How to Get in Touch With Your Locked-up Loved Ones With The Help Of DoNotPay

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DoNotPay makes it possible for you to connect with an inmate at Houston Federal Detention Center efficiently and within minutes through the following steps:

1. Locate the Connect With an Inmate service on DoNotPay.
2. Choose whether you want to locate a loved one, create a virtual mailbox, or send a personalized letter.
3. If you want us to find your loved one, provide their personal details and the state they are located in. We'll then conduct a search on the appropriate state database.
4. If you want to create a virtual mailbox, just provide your full name. We'll set one up for you to easily receive incoming mail from your loved one.
5. If sending a personalized letter, tell us which facility your loved one is located in and what you would like to say to them. You can even include a photo. Your letter will be delivered automatically - just wait ten days for it to arrive for your loved one.

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