Sending Books to Prisoners in Harris County Jail - Texas

[joogabah]

I recently tried to send a book from Amazon.com to a friend in jail. It was refused. I noticed the Harris County Jail website said books may be sent directly from the publisher. Does this mean I have to order it from say, Penguin, not Amazon? Also, it says "with prior permission", but doesn't specify how to get this permission. Does anyone have a phone number for the mail room at the Harris County Jail, or know how to get a book to a friend there?

[KatyBee]

You should probably call the main mumber for the jail and ask for the mail room to see how to get permission to send a book. They can come from Amazon or other places like that. You just need to find out what is required. Good Luck!

[Drucifer]

I'm not sure what Harris County facility your loved one is in. The main number to the 1200 Baker Street facility is 713.755.7484. They should be able to help.

[misstekhead]

Technically it's supposed to be mailed directly from the publisher, but while I was locked up my mom sent me books from Amazon with no problems. I think it all depends on who or what mood the deputy working the mailroom is in.

[RobinsMan]

When Harris County or TDC or anywhere else might use the word "publisher" when stating their policy it is really just a poor choice of a word. What they should use - and what the policies mean - is "retailer". Amazon or other retailers work just fine.