How to Send Money to FDC Houston (TX)

Before sending money, gather the person's full legal name and whatever identification number the system requires. The facility's mailing address is listed below. Beyond that, you'll need to confirm the specific send methods (online, phone, mail, in-person), the exact formatting required on payments, and current limits and fees through official channels.

Steps-to-follow

• ✓ Confirm the person’s exact booking/registration details (full legal name plus the ID number required for deposits)
• ✓ Ask which money-send methods are currently accepted for FDC Houston (and which are not)
• ✓ Double-check how the recipient information must be written so funds post correctly
• ✓ Confirm any limits (per transaction, per day, or per month) and any fees before you pay
• ✓ Keep your receipt, confirmation number, or money order stub until the funds show up
• ✓ If the deposit does not post, contact the official provider or the facility with your transaction details

Money rules can change without much notice, and small mistakes cause big delays. Before you send anything, verify which deposit methods are currently allowed, what recipient information is required (and the exact format), and whether cutoffs affect same-day or next-day processing. Also confirm fees, minimums and maximums, and whether certain payments get rejected (for example, specific money order types, third-party names, or payments missing required identifiers). If you plan to mail funds, check what needs to be included on the payment and whether any additional paperwork is required for proper crediting.

1. Confirm the recipient details with your loved one: Get the exact name and the identification number required for deposits. Small differences (middle initial, suffix) can matter.
2. Check official Bureau of Prisons information for sending funds: Use official BOP guidance for the current, approved ways to send money to people in federal custody.
3. Contact FDC Houston to confirm facility-specific rules: Ask about accepted methods, limits, and any restrictions that apply specifically at this facility.
4. Review the deposit provider’s instructions before paying: If a third-party service is used, follow their exact entry fields and formatting rules so the funds do not get delayed.
5. Document everything: Save receipts and confirmation details until the balance reflects correctly, then follow up promptly if it does not.