Mailing Letters to Hamilton Unit: What You Can Send and What Will Be Rejected
Mail rules can feel picky, but they're predictable once you know the basics. Stick to correctly addressed letters and follow the publisher-only rule for reading materials, and you'll avoid most rejections at the Hamilton Unit.
For letters to reach someone at the Hamilton Unit, your envelope needs three things: the inmate's full name, their TDCJ number, and the unit's address. Double-check that TDCJ number before mailing - one wrong digit can delay delivery or bounce it back. Writing to more than one person? Send separate envelopes. Don't put letters for different inmates in the same one.
Personal letters are the simplest, most reliable way to stay connected. Get the envelope right every time - name, TDCJ number, Hamilton Unit address - and your letter has a much better chance of clearing the mailroom without delays.
Want to send reading material? Stick to books, magazines, and newspapers mailed directly from the publisher or an approved seller. That "directly from the source" rule matters: items mailed from a private individual - even if they're brand new, even if they're a gift - are commonly refused. When you order, use the inmate's name, TDCJ number, and unit address so the shipment matches up correctly on arrival.
Don't send packages from home. Individuals aren't allowed to mail packages to inmates at the Hamilton Unit, and trying to bundle items together is one of the fastest ways to get your mail rejected. If it's not a letter - or approved reading material sent the right way - assume it won't make it through.
- ✓ Food
- ✓ Clothing
- ✓ Jewelry
- ✓ Toiletries
Warning: If you mail prohibited items (or send a package from home), the Hamilton Unit can refuse the mail. Keep it to properly addressed letters, and use publisher/approved-seller channels for books and magazines.
- Call the Hamilton Unit before you send anything unusual - policies and enforcement can change, and a quick confirmation can save you time and money.
- Verify the inmate’s details - confirm the person’s name, TDCJ number, and that you’re using the correct unit address on the envelope.
- Use publisher/approved-seller shipping for reading materials - for books, magazines, and newspapers, order so they ship directly from the publisher or an approved seller (not from you).
Not sure if something will be accepted? Treat the mailroom rules as strict. Only books, magazines, and newspapers from publishers or approved sellers make it through - other items sent by individuals get refused. If you want something to reliably reach your loved one, letters and properly sourced publications are your two safe options.
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