How to send messages, photos, and packages
Keeping in touch with someone at Beto Unit means using TDCJ's approved communication options. The unit is rolling out tablets to eligible inmates, but access depends on custody level, disciplinary history, and unit-specific criteria—check directly with the unit about eligibility. For electronic messages, register at jpay.com. You'll need to buy electronic stamps through the vendor before messages can be delivered, and stamp prices are set by JPay and may change. For phone calls, register the receiving phone number at texasprisonphone.com (or by phone) using the inmate's TDCJ ID. Features vary by unit and inmate status, so check the unit page and vendor portals for current details.
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When your first letter doesn't reach someone at Beto Unit, the envelope is usually the culprit. Include their full name, 8-digit TDCJ/SID number, and the unit address—that's what gets it identified and routed correctly.
Register with JPay at jpay.com, then follow the prompts to send an e-message to a Beto Unit inmate. You’ll also need to purchase electronic stamps through the vendor before the message can be delivered.
Beto Unit is rolling out inmate tablets, but only eligible inmates qualify—based on custody level, disciplinary history, and unit criteria. Which features someone can use depends on unit rules and the inmate's status.
Yes. Electronic stamps are required for e-messages and must be purchased from the messaging vendor. Prices are set by the vendor and may change, so check at the time you buy.
Address the envelope with the inmate’s full name, TDCJ number, and the Beto Unit address. Add your full name and return address so the mail can be delivered or returned if it can’t be processed.
Yes, but only if they’re sent directly from a publisher, publication supplier, bookstore, or online bookseller. All publications are subject to review before acceptance.
Usually, yes—most personal mail in Texas goes to a central processor where accepted pages are scanned and delivered digitally to inmates. Legal or privileged mail, and some verified publications, may be handled through a different process and aren’t necessarily scanned.
Getting ready to apply at Beto & Son? This page breaks down exactly what you'll need: the required fields on the online application, optional extras like a cover letter or resume, and what that SMS consent checkbox actually means.
Getting approved to visit at Beto Unit starts online. You'll create a TDCJ Online Visitation Scheduler account, add the inmate using their 8-digit ID number, and submit a Relationship Request for the unit to verify.
Sending money to someone at the Beto Unit goes through the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Inmate Trust Fund system. You can mail a money order or cashier's check, or use an approved electronic deposit service. Just make sure you're on the approved sender list before paying any fees or mailing anything.
