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
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
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)
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
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
Need an ID
https://www.projectid.org/texas
Baker Ripley Rental Assistance
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
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