Harris County Jail and Prison Communication Guide
Find the correct messaging, phone call, video visitation, and money transfer provider for correctional facilities in Harris County, Texas. Using the wrong provider is the most common mistake families make. This directory shows you exactly which platform to use before you sign up.
Harris County is home to Houston and is the third most populous county in the United States. The Harris County Sheriff's Office operates the Harris County Jail at 1200 Baker Street, Houston, TX 77002. The jail information line is 713-755-5300. Securus Technologies handles phone calls at Harris County Jail. Contact Securus at 1-800-844-6591 or visit securustech.net to set up an AdvancePay account. Inmates at Harris County Jail cannot receive incoming calls. All calls are outgoing only and are limited to 15 minutes per call.
As of June 16 2025, Harris County Sheriff's Office no longer accepts personal mail at the facility. Personal mail now goes to the Securus Digital Mail Center where it is scanned and made available to the inmate through eMessaging tablets and kiosks. Physical letters should still be addressed to: Inmate Full Name, SPN Number, Harris County Jail, 701 N San Jacinto St, Houston TX 77002. Legal mail continues to be delivered directly to the facility. All incoming mail is reviewed before delivery.
Video visitation at Harris County Jail requires advance scheduling through the Securus system. Walk-in visits are not permitted. Off-site remote video visits cost $5.99 per 20 minutes and are only available for inmates housed at 700 N San Jacinto Street, the Joint Processing Center. For scheduling help contact Securus at 1-800-844-6591 or call 346-286-1480 after hours. Each inmate is allowed two on-site visits per week. A valid government-issued photo ID is required at check-in.
Which provider handles phone calls at Harris County Jail?
Securus Technologies handles phone calls at Harris County Jail in Houston. Contact Securus at 1-800-844-6591 or visit securustech.net to set up an AdvancePay prepaid account. Inmates cannot receive incoming calls. They place outgoing calls limited to 15 minutes. Three-way calling and call forwarding are prohibited and result in immediate disconnection. All non-legal calls are recorded and monitored.
What changed about Harris County Jail mail in 2025?
As of June 16 2025, Harris County Jail no longer accepts personal mail directly at the facility. Personal mail goes to the Securus Digital Mail Center where it is scanned and delivered to inmates electronically through tablets and kiosks. Address mail to: Inmate Full Name, SPN Number, Harris County Jail, 701 N San Jacinto St, Houston TX 77002. Legal mail is still delivered directly. Always include the inmate SPN number on all correspondence.
What is the most common mistake Harris County jail families make?
Attempting walk-in visits is very common. Harris County Jail does not allow walk-in visits. All visits must be scheduled online in advance through the Securus system. Off-site video visits cost $5.99 per 20 minutes and are only available for inmates at the Joint Processing Center at 700 N San Jacinto. Also note that since June 2025 personal mail no longer goes directly to the facility. Always use the Securus Digital Mail Center address.
Communication Providers in Harris County
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Correctional Facilities in Harris County
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