How to send messages, photos, and packages
Inmates at Aransas County Jail can use the phones 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can add prepaid calling time several ways: through commissary, by following phone prompts during calls, at a lobby kiosk, online at www.telmate.com, or by calling 1-866-665-7119. The jail's intercom is for emergencies only. Using it for non-emergencies counts as a minor infraction. Like many Texas jail phone systems, calls run through a third-party vendor, may require you to register your phone number, and may be monitored. Other communication options like video visits or electronic messaging may be available in some units, but rules and availability vary. Check the inmate's facility page for current details.
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Mail rules at Aransas County Jail are strict. A small mistake can get your letter rejected or sent back. Use the checklists below to keep your mail simple, readable, and deliverable.
You can purchase prepaid phone time through the jail commissary or by following phone prompts during calls. You can also pay at a lobby kiosk, add funds at www.telmate.com, or call 1-866-665-7119.
Telephone access is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Calls are typically handled through the facility’s phone vendor system, and vendor rules (including possible monitoring) may apply.
No. The intercom is intended for emergency use only, and using it for non-emergencies is treated as a minor infraction.
Small rule violations can snowball fast inside jail — lost privileges, write-ups, extra stress every day. Here are the everyday rules at Aransas County Jail that trip people up most often, plus simple reminders you can share to help your loved one stay out of trouble.
Commissary and "indigent" support can be confusing—especially when deposits don't turn into spending money the way you'd expect. Here's how Aransas County Jail handles schedules, negative balances, and indigent charges, and what that means for what your loved one can actually buy or send out.
Commissary at Aransas County Jail runs twice a week, with specific cutoffs that determine whether an order makes the next delivery. Balances can also change automatically if your loved one owes money or receives indigent clothing. Here's how it all works.
