Send Photos & Mail at FDC Houston, TX

How to send messages, photos, and packages

Overview

Inmates at FDC Houston can make phone calls through BOP telephone privileges. Calls are paid by the inmate and monitored, though some attorney calls may qualify for limited monitoring exceptions. Third-party billing and alternative call arrangements aren't allowed, so plan around the standard BOP setup. For messaging and approved contacts, the BOP uses the BP-A1054 TRULINCS Contact Request Form as part of the TRULINCS contact process. Video visits, electronic messaging, or tablet-based services may be available depending on your unit and vendor—check the unit's guidance and vendor instructions for scheduling and payment details.

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Quick Facts

  • The Bureau of Prisons extends telephone privileges to inmates at FDC Houston.
  • FDC Houston does not permit third‑party or alternative call arrangements.
  • Calls at FDC Houston are generally paid by the inmate and are monitored; some attorney calls may be unmonitored.
  • The Trust Fund manual lists the BP‑A1054 TRULINCS Contact Request Form as a standardized form.
  • Availability of video visits, electronic messaging, and tablet features varies by unit and depends on vendor and unit rules.

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Common Questions

How do phone calls work for inmates at FDC Houston?

Inmates at FDC Houston have BOP telephone privileges. Calls are generally paid by the inmate and monitored, with limited exceptions for some attorney calls. Third-party or alternative call arrangements aren’t allowed.

Can I set up third‑party billing for inmate calls at FDC Houston?

No. The BOP does not permit third-party or alternative call arrangements for inmates at FDC Houston.

What is the BP‑A1054 TRULINCS Contact Request Form listed in the Trust Fund manual?

The BP-A1054 is a standardized BOP form listed in the Trust Fund manual. It's used as part of the TRULINCS process for requesting or managing contacts.

Can I send books or magazines to an inmate at FDC Houston?

Yes, but the source matters. Hardcover books and newspapers must come from the publisher, a book club, or a bookstore. At medium, high, and administrative Bureau institutions, softcover publications follow the same rule—confirm the sender before ordering.

Can an inmate at FDC Houston receive packages from home?

Not without prior written approval. When approval is granted, the facility will accept only limited items from home such as release clothing and authorized medical devices.

How is incoming mail inspected at FDC Houston and is legal mail treated differently?

General mail may be opened and inspected by staff, while special incoming mail is opened only in the inmate’s presence and inspected for contraband. Legal or privileged mail is typically handled through a separate process and inspected for contraband with special handling rather than through general scanning procedures.

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