How do I confirm someone is at IAH Polk?
ICE's locator at ice.gov/locator searches by A-number, or by first and last name, in each case with country of birth. Only an exact match works, so try name variations. ICE's page, updated August 12, 2026, keeps two numbers apart: (936) 967-1700 for detainee information from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and (936) 967-8000 as the main line and for urgent messages. MTC's page calls this the IAH Detention Center. If you still cannot find the person, call the Houston Field Office at (281) 774-4816. The ICE facility list entry for Livingston covers the site only.
What are the visiting hours at the Livingston facility?
ICE lists friends and family visits Wednesday through Sunday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. A visit lasts 1 hour, though the Assistant Warden may allow more time for family traveling a long distance, depending on visitor numbers and staffing. Ask for that before you leave. Up to 2 adults and 2 children may come together, with exceptions possible. Arrive 15 minutes before your time. Every social visit is non-contact. Adults need valid government-issued photo identification, and minors must stay with an adult guardian aged 18 or older.
How do I send letters or a backpack to IAH Polk?
ICE asks for the last four A-number digits on letters, plus the sender's name and address. Items for travel or release need deportation officer approval, and requests go to the Facility Warden, IAH Secure Adult Detention Facility, 3400 FM 350 South, Livingston, TX 77351. Someone being removed may have 1 small backpack, which can be sent after supervisory approval. Items sent for someone being removed may include a cellphone and charger, but not electric razors, laptops or radios. Visitors still cannot take phones into secure areas.
How do money, phone and messages work?
The only money route on ICE's page is funds by mail, which go into the person's account with a receipt, and ICE warns against mailing cash. Commissary, phone accounts and online deposits are not covered; for those, call (936) 967-8000. Tablets handle non-confidential messages, and ICE points to MTC's IAH Detention Center page, which itself links back to ICE for mail and visits. Incoming calls are not possible, so for an urgent message call (936) 967-8000 with the full name, A-number and your callback number.
How do lawyers book time at IAH Polk?
In-person attorney hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 7 days a week, including holidays. Virtual visits and legal calls are booked only through ERO eFile, Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and weekends and holidays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., on Socrates 360. Urgent requests go to (936) 967-8000, extension 244. ICE does not name a court on this page, so see our hearing lookup guide. Our bond hearing page and the Texas directory of ICE sites go further.