Send Money at Telford Unit

How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options

Overview

Since September 1, 2020, only approved visitors or people on an inmate's Inmate Telephone List can deposit funds for someone at the Telford Unit. Don't mail deposits to the unit itself. Send a money order or cashier's check made payable to Inmate Trust Fund, along with a deposit slip, to PO Box 60, Huntsville, TX 77342-0060. Cash and personal checks are not accepted and will be returned. For ACH monthly debit, deposits are processed around the 5th and typically credited around the 10th (forms and a voided check must be mailed to the Inmate Trust Fund address). For online purchases, eCommDirect is the only approved program. It has quarterly limits, one purchase per inmate per day, waiting rules for newly received inmates, and service fees.

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Quick Facts

  • Only approved visitors or people on an inmate's Inmate Telephone List may deposit funds for Telford Unit inmates.
  • Mail money orders or cashier's checks payable to Inmate Trust Fund with a deposit slip to PO Box 60, Huntsville, TX 77342-0060; do not send deposits to the inmate's facility address.
  • Cash and personal checks cannot be used for inmate deposits and will be returned to the sender.
  • eCommDirect is the only approved online program for sending purchases to TDCJ inmates and has quarterly purchase limits of $70 (Jan–Mar/Apr–Jun/Jul–Sep) and $95 (Oct–Dec).
  • eCommDirect allows only one purchase per inmate per day, newly received inmates are ineligible until the next calendar quarter, and transactions carry fees (purchases $3.75; deposits $2.50 plus 2.25%).

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Common Questions

Who is allowed to deposit money to an inmate at Telford Unit?

Only approved visitors or people listed on the inmate’s Inmate Telephone List may deposit funds for a Telford Unit inmate. This rule has been in place since September 1, 2020.

How do I mail a deposit for an inmate at Telford Unit?

Mail a money order or cashier’s check payable to Inmate Trust Fund, along with a deposit slip, to PO Box 60, Huntsville, TX 77342-0060. Do not send deposits to the inmate’s facility address, and do not include personal mail or items. Cash and personal checks are not accepted and will be returned.

What are the eCommDirect rules, limits, and fees for Telford Unit?

eCommDirect is the only approved online program for sending purchases to TDCJ inmates. Limits are $70 per quarter for Jan–Mar, Apr–Jun, and Jul–Sep, and $95 for Oct–Dec, with only one purchase per inmate per day and newly received inmates eligible starting the next calendar quarter. Purchases have a $3.75 transaction fee, and deposits have a $2.50 fee plus 2.25%.

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