Mexican Consulate in Houston, Texas
Directory of the Mexican Consulate General in Houston
The Mexican Consulate General in Houston is one of the largest and busiest Mexican consulates in the entire United States. Houston is home to the largest community of Mexican citizens in Texas, with more than 600,000 nationals in the metropolitan area. The city is also the main hub for the oil, construction and logistics industries in the southern U.S., sectors where Mexican workers have a historic, defining presence.
Located in the Midtown neighborhood, at 4507 San Jacinto Street, the Houston consulate serves Mexican citizens across the Houston area and southeast Texas. In addition to the usual procedures, this consulate handles highly complex consular protection cases given the many immigration detention centers in Texas, and coordinates the Mobile Consulate program that visits communities in the southeastern part of the state.
Contact information for the Mexican Consulate in Houston
Address: 10555 Richmond Avenue, Houston, TX 77042
City: Houston
State: Texas
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Country: United States
Main phone: (713) 271-6800
Fax: (713) 779-0701
Consular Protection: 3200 Rogerdale Rd., 2nd floor, Houston TX 77042 (no appointment, Mon–Fri 8am–5pm)
Appointments (MEXITEL): 1-877-639-4835
WhatsApp appointments: +1 (424) 309-0009
Official website: consulmex.sre.gob.mx/houston
Opening hours of the Mexican Consulate in Houston
Consular services in Houston, Texas
- Mexican passport: Renewal and first-time issuance for adults and minors.
- Consular ID (MCAS): Identification recognized in Texas and other states.
- Voter ID card (INE): To vote from abroad.
- Civil Registry: Births, marriages and deaths.
- Consular Protection: Assistance with detentions, ICE and emergencies.
- Legal Counsel: Free immigration and labor guidance.
- Notarial Services: Powers of attorney without an appointment.
- Mobile Consulate: Regular visits to communities in southeast Texas.
- Dual Nationality: Procedures for Mexican-Americans in the Dallas-Houston region.
How to book an appointment at the Mexican Consulate in Houston
All procedures require a free appointment. You can book it through:
By phone: MEXITEL 1-877-639-4835 (toll-free) | WhatsApp: +1 (424) 309-0009
Notarial procedures (powers of attorney) do not require an appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions – Mexican Consulate in Houston
Is there a Mexican mobile consulate in Houston?
The Mexican Consulate General in Houston coordinates Mobile Consulate visits to communities in southeast Texas with large Mexican populations. Dates are published on the consulate's official website and social media. For procedures in the city of Houston, the permanent consulate on San Jacinto is open Monday through Friday.
Does the Houston consulate handle dual-nationality procedures for Dallas residents?
Residents of Dallas and its metropolitan area have their own Mexican Consulate General in Dallas. However, if appointment availability leads you to prefer Houston, the consulate can assist you as long as you present valid proof of address. For dual nationality, the Houston consulate processes all the usual procedures: registering the birth of children born in the U.S., certificate of nationality and passport.
Which Texas counties does the Houston consulate cover?
The Mexican Consulate General in Houston serves residents of southeast Texas, including Harris (Houston), Fort Bend, Montgomery, Brazoria, Galveston and other nearby counties. For residents of Dallas/Fort Worth, the relevant consulate is the one in Dallas.
How long does a passport take at the Houston consulate?
Delivery time in Houston is 3 to 6 weeks. During peak demand it can extend to 8 weeks. If you have upcoming flights, let them know when booking your appointment to request priority handling.
I was detained in Houston, what should I do?
You have the right to immediate consular assistance under the Vienna Convention. Tell the officers you are a Mexican citizen and ask to speak with the consulate. Call the 24-hour on-call number: (713) 271-8367. The consulate can contact your family, verify your situation and provide legal guidance.