How to Visit FDC Houston (TX)

Before you make plans, confirm you're approved to visit. The inmate must add you to their approved visiting list, and the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) has to clear you. Without that clearance, you'll be turned away at the door, no matter how far you traveled.

What you wear matters. FDC Houston follows BOP dress standards, and provocative or revealing clothing can get your visit denied. When in doubt, dress conservatively so you don't lose your visiting time at the door.

Visiting hours are set by the institution. BOP facilities typically offer visits on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays (sometimes weekdays too). Weekends fill up fast, so the facility may limit visits to either Saturday or Sunday depending on the inmate. Check FDC Houston's current schedule before you travel to make sure your loved one can receive visits that day.

Steps

• ✓ Confirm you are on the inmate’s approved visiting list and cleared by the BOP before you go
• ✓ Dress to meet BOP standards so you are not denied for provocative or revealing clothing
• ✓ Verify FDC Houston’s current visiting days and times (including holiday scheduling) before making travel plans

Think "family-friendly public setting" when choosing your outfit. Clothing that's see-through, very short, low-cut, backless, or otherwise revealing won't pass BOP standards. If you're torn between two options, go with the more conservative one.

1. Confirm you are approved. Make sure the inmate has added you to their visiting list and that you have been cleared by the BOP.
2. Verify before you travel. If you are not certain your clearance is complete, confirm through the institution (or the inmate’s unit team) before you head to FDC Houston.

1. Check the current schedule. FDC Houston’s visiting hours are set by the institution, and schedules can differ from one facility to another.
2. Confirm weekend and holiday details. Visits are commonly offered on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, but limits and exceptions can apply, so confirm the exact days and times for your loved one before you go.

Even under the same BOP dress standards, individual facilities sometimes have their own rules. If possible, confirm whether FDC Houston has any local dress expectations beyond the general "no provocative or revealing clothing" rule. When you can't get a clear answer ahead of time, dress conservatively to avoid being turned away.