Galveston County Jail
Galveston County Jail
County Jail / Detention FacilityMailing Address
[Inmate Full Name] — [Inmate ID]
Galveston County Jail-TX
PO Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
Galveston County Jail-TX
PO Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
Physical Address
5700 Avenue H, Galveston, TX 77551
Phone
Governing Agency
Galveston County Sheriff's Office
Inmate ID
Inmate ID — Required
Last Verified
September 25, 2026
Facility Mailing and Service Information
Letters/postcards are processed electronically subject to current Galveston County jail content rules.
Source: Official sourceLast verified: September 25, 2026
Personal photos are subject to digital-mail content rules and may also be sent through approved electronic messaging. Confirm current quantity/size restrictions.
Source: Official sourceLast verified: September 25, 2026
Books, magazines and publications follow separate jail rules and usually must come directly from an approved publisher or bookseller. Confirm current source and binding requirements before ordering.
Source: Official sourceLast verified: September 25, 2026
Use the jail's current approved inmate trust/commissary deposit method. Do not place cash or checks inside ordinary personal correspondence unless the facility specifically instructs otherwise.
Source: Official sourceLast verified: September 25, 2026
Galveston County provides jail visitation under its current Sheriff schedule; confirm custody and hours before visiting.
Source: Official sourceLast verified: September 25, 2026
How to Address Your Letter
Personal inmate mail is routed to the Phoenix processing address for digital delivery. Include inmate full name/ID and a full sender return address.
About Galveston County Jail
Galveston County Jail is a Texas local detention facility operated by Galveston County Sheriff's Office. Confirm current custody and the inmate identifier before mailing because county-jail procedures and mail vendors can change.