Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Contact Us

For help with this website, payment or shipping questions, book requests, order by phone or any other questions and concerns you may have, please don't hesitate to give us a call at 409-232-0032. We will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have. On the rare incident that we are away from our desk or unavailable, please leave your name and number and we will get back to you as soon as possible. We are here to help. Our mailing address is 1301 Dupont Drive Orange, Texas 77630. You can also reach us by email: texasprisonbookstore@yahoo.com.

Payment

PayPal


For PayPal users we offer PayPal express. *** Notice *** If you choose the PayPal option, be sure you include your inmates name and TDCJ number in the space provided under additional information. If you need assistance please give us a call.

Credit Cards

Credit card users will enjoy smooth and secure checkout with our intergrated shopping cart design. Your private information is encrypted and securely transfered to our server. No need to ever leave our site. If you wish a more personal experience, we are more than happy to process your credit card by phone through a secured virtual terminal.

Checks / Money Orders

We also accept checks and postal money orders; however this form of payment must clear our bank before your order is shipped. Please print your final receipt and enclose your payment. We must receive your payment within 7 days or your order will be cancelled.

Shipping Information

For you and your inmates benefit all orders will be shipped priority mail 1-3 business days with delivery confirmation. Priority shipping is more costly than standard media mail. The problem with media mail is that it does not follow your inmate as they are transferred through the prison system, therefore your inmate may never receive their package. When we ship you will receive a tracking number and you will be able to follow your order until it reaches the facility. Once your package reaches the facility, delivery to inmate times vary from unit to unit. Generally your inmate will receive their package within two days after it reaches the facility.



In step 2 of the checkout process you will be given the opportunity to provide us with the shipping address. If you don't know the full address just give us the inmates name and TDCJ number. Place the TDCJ number in the company field. That is all we need to deliver your order. *** PayPal Users *** PayPal automatically uses your billing information for shipping, therefore a text box in additional information has been provided for your inmates name and TDCJ number.


We have tried our best to accomodate the majority with our shipping rates. Since our products are many different sizes, weights and prices, we try to use flat rate priority boxes whenever possible and cost effective to our customers. All other orders are shipped priority by weight.



Shipping fees are as follows


$.01 to $3.00 = $3.50

$3.01 to $12.00 = $5.95

$12.01 to $33.00 = $10.70

$33.01 to $75.00 = $14.50

$75.01 to $130.00 = $25.20

$130.01 to $200.00 = $29.00

About Us

Welcome to Texas Prison Bookstore, the largest online bookstore dedicated exclusively to family and friends of inmates incarcerated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. We sell and ship TDCJ approved books and stationery only. We specialize in books and stationery deemed suitable for prison inmates by The Texas Department of Criminal Justice. We do not waste your time and money shipping unapproved items to your inmate. If we sell it, they can have it. If for any reason any of our books or stationery is denied, we will replace or refund the denied item immediately.
Our inventory consists of new, used, closeout, and remainder books as well as current and back issue magazines, tabloids, comics, and puzzle books. We also stock a large supply of new stationery supplies. Every item has been approved by TDCJ and has been deemed suiatable for inmates in the Texas prison system.
Our entire stock of books and stationery are shipped via priority mail with delivery confirmation. Priority shipping assures your inmate will receive the books and stationery you have purchased. Some TDCJ vendors entrust your purchases to media mail. Media mail will not follow your inmate as he or she is transferred through the Texas Prison System. Therefore it can get lost before it ever reaches your inmate.
All books and stationery shipped to the Texas prison system are regulated for content and for contraband. As a TDCJ approved vendor, we keep up to date on all regulations for Texas inmate books and stationery to give our customers the largest selection available. When it comes to TDCJ approved supplies, put your trust in a professional. You can make no better choice than Texas Prison Bookstore. We stand behind every order we sell. We do not rest until your inmate has the order in their hands.

Our aim is to make your experience with us as comfortable as possible. Our support line is open generally 18 hours a day. We are here to help you with any issues you have. Our staff will assist you in choosing the right inmate care package, stationery or books to keep your loved one as comfortable as can be expected. We are also knowledgeable in many other aspects of the Texas prison system and will help you in any way we can.

Texas Prison Bookstore is a proud sponsor of the Free Their Minds Foundation, a non-profit organization that purchases books and stationery for indigent Texas prison inmates. Prison can be a lonely place especially if you have no one. We do what we can for those who have none. Its our way of paying it forward. We urge you to join us and give a little to those that can't do for themselves.

We take responsibility to work with the families, inmates and the Texas Department Of Criminal Justice to supply inmates with books and stationery to not only make their stay a little easier but also offer them material that will aid them in leading a better life outside the prison walls. Its a responsibility that we aim to live up to. Please don't hesitate to contact us and let us assist you today.

Sunday, May 9, 2010

Welcome To Texas Prison Bookstore News Blog

Welcome to Texas Prison Bookstore, the largest online TDCJ approved vendor. We sell and ship TDCJ approved books And TDCJ approved stationery only. We specialize in books and stationery deemed suitable for Texas prison inmates by The Texas Department of Criminal Justice. We do not waste your time and money shipping unapproved items to your inmate. If for any reason our books or stationery are denied, we replace or refund the denied item immediately. Our entire stock of Texas prison books and Texas prison stationery are shipped via priority mail with delivery confirmation. Priority shipping assures your inmate will receive the books and stationery you have purchased. Some TDCJ vendors entrust your purchases to media mail. Media mail will not follow your inmate as he or she is transferred through the Texas Prison System. Therefore it can get lost before it ever reaches your inmate. All books and stationery shipped to the Texas prison system are regulated for content and for contraband. As a TDCJ approved vendor, we keep up to date on all regulations for Texas inmate books and Texas inmate stationery to give our customers the largest selection available. When it comes to TDCJ inmate stationery and books, put your trust in a professional. You can make no better choice than Texas Prison Bookstore. We stand behind every order of TDCJ approved books and TDCJ approved stationery we sell. We do not rest until your inmate has the order in their hands. For further information, on ordering, shipping or any other concerns don't hesitate to give us a call.