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Harris County Jail (Houston) Info

Page updated: 05.23.23 – Please always check for latest updates on the jail websites and rules and visitation can change. Have you been through the system recently or do you see someone inaccurate? Please contact us.


Here is the link to Visitation Rules.


If you have an extreme issue or concern about an incarcerated person in Harris County Jail, follow the chain of command:

A. speak to the Sergeant for the floor
B. speak to Lieutenants or the Captain for the jail
C. contact the Major of Houston


Sheriff Ed Gonzalez
1200 Baker St
Houston TX 77002

Non Emergency: (713) 221-6000
Incarcerated Person Information: (713) 755-5300
Information Line: (346) 286-1600


If you have a concern about medical care of a loved one, use this online form.

If you need medical release forms, use these:

Harris County Medical Release Authorization Form

Harris Health Medical Release Form

If you have a life threatening issue or a mental health crisis requiring immediate attention then call the Incarcerated Person Information Number at 713-755-5300. Stay on the line and follow the prompts regarding medical care and you will be connected to HCSO Medical Services.


Detention Bureau (1200 Baker St JA 09)
Main line for Jail Facility at 1200 Baker St: 713-755-7955 / 7484
Main line for Jail Facility at 1307 Baker St: 713-755-2400


Outsource Jail Facility

Giles W. Dalby Detention Facility (PT55/PT56/PT57)805 NORTH AVENUE F, POST, TX 79356(806) 990-2175
LaSalle Correctional Center (XL55/ XL56)15976 Highway 165, Olla, LA 71465(318) 495-6209


Sexual abuse, sexual harassment or LGBTQI issues

For any sexual abuse or sexual harassment an additional contact is HCSOPREA investigations@sheriff.hctx.net

Complaint Information

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer And Intersex


Visitation 

For current information on hours and rules.

If your loved one is housed outside of Harris County, check the FAQ’s for a list of current out-of-county facilities:


Longtime Harris County Judge Ed Emmett has stepped down. You can try the following with the new county judge,  Lina Hidalgo, but we have no info or insights as to whether she will help in the same way.


Please note: The County Judge is the overseer for Harris County Jail so use this office as a LAST contact when issues can’t be resolved through the Chain of Command with HCJ administration and personnel. The county judge does not have any jurisdiction over jail policy and procedures, but may be able to help if you have a paper work trail of going through steps of trying to resolve problems with HCJ staff members about incarcerated people.

Judge Hidalgo
1001 Present Suite 911
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 274-7000 (713) 755-8379

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Any further contact information for Harris County Jail visit The Official Harris County, Texas Website

Learn more about Harris County Jail failed inspection reports

Non-jail related services in Harris County

Last updated: October 2020

Drive Thru Free Grocery Boxes!

Every Wednesday and Friday 9am-12am

1235 Lorraine St, Houston, TX 77009

Show up early and bring an ID and proof of address (utility bill, lease, mail)

Westley Houston Food Programs

HTX Community Fridges

Always free, take what you need! https://houstonfridges.cargo.site/

Third Ward: 3801 N MacGregor 12-6

Bellaire/Meyerland: 6601 South Braeswood Blvd (inside GGC) M-F 9-5

Alief: 12131 Beechnut Sundays 10-5

Apply for Mutual Aid Houston’s next Direct Aid Day

https://www.facebook.com/MutualAidHOU/

Free COVID-19 Testing Sites

https://houstonemergency.org/covid-19-testing/

Apply for Unemployment

https://www.twc.texas.gov/jobseekers/applying-unemployment-benefits

Search Jobs in Texas

https://www.workintexas.com/vosnet/Default.aspx

Job Training and Opportunities 

https://serhouston.org

Apply for Gold Card (medical benefits) 

https://www.harrishealth.org/access-care/patient-eligibility

Apply for SSI

https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/ssi/

Apply for Food Stamps (SNAP/EBT)

https://yourtexasbenefits.com/Learn/Home#login

State Services

https://hhs.texas.gov/hhs-services?utm_source=htgh-domain&utm_medium=decommissioned-url&utm_campaign=website

Need an ID

https://www.projectid.org/texas

Baker Ripley Rental Assistance

Houstonrentassistance.org 

832-390-2018

Houston Area Urban League (HAUL) 

(281) 220-6022

SEARCH Homeless

Phone number: 713-739-7752

Services: Call this number for housing assistance. SEARCH is providing homeless outreach and helping them find shelter at the Fonde Community Center in Houston. Assistance with finding a place to quarantine if homeless and test positive.

2ndChances.Life

Email: 2ndchances.life16@gmail.com Phone number: (310) 893-9114

Services: Housing, job placement; life learning skills; continued education, family involvement. Each candidate must first commit to 18 months of individual counseling as we understand the importance of mental health.

Houston Food Bank

Text FOOD to 855-308-2282 to find the nearest food pantry

Website: https://www.houstonfoodbank.org/covid19/

Services: Essential food distribution

Texas Education Agency: Families with Students

https://schoolmealfinder.hoonuit.com/?filter_state=tx

Services: Access online only, map of food distribution for students only

WIC- (Pregnant or Women with children 1-5 yrs only)

Appointment Line: 713-407-5800

Services: apply for food assistance if you are pregnant or have a child 1-5 years old.

Texas COVID-19 Electricity Relief Program Phone number: 866-454-8387

https://www.txcovid19erp.org/

The Harris Center

Phone number: 833-986-1919

Services: 24/7 Trauma support and psychological services

Houston TX Free and Income Based Clinics

Website: https://www.freeclinics.com/cit/tx-houston

General Resource Round Up 

Housing Choice Voucher Program

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