How to Send Mail to an Inmate at Boyd Unit Using the Digital Mail System
Sending a letter, card, or photos to someone at Boyd Unit? Everything now goes through TDCJ's Digital Mail Processing Center. Here's how to address it correctly — plus what still needs to go directly to the unit.
As of September 6, 2023, TDCJ routes most incoming mail through a digital platform. For Boyd Unit inmates, personal letters, greeting cards, and photos go to the TDCJ Digital Mail Processing Center. Staff there sort and scan everything, then upload it to the inmate's secure tablet. The system helps reduce contraband while still letting your loved one read your message and see your photos.
For personal mail going through the digital system, the address has to be exact - otherwise it won't get matched to the right person. Include the inmate's full first and last name plus their TDCJ number. Use this format: Texas Department of Criminal Justice Inmate's Full First and Last Name + TDCJ Number PO Box 660400 Dallas, TX 75266-0400
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- ✓ Legal mail (send to the unit, not the Digital Mail Processing Center)
- ✓ Media mail (send to the unit)
- ✓ Books (must go to the unit, typically from verified vendors/publishers)
- ✓ Magazines (must go to the unit, typically from verified vendors/publishers)
- ✓ Packages (send to the unit, following TDCJ rules)
- ✓ Other subscriptions from verified vendors or publishers (send to the unit)
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- ✓ Write the inmate’s full first and last name and TDCJ number on every piece of mail you send.
- ✓ Use the Digital Mail Processing Center address for most personal letters, greeting cards, and photos, since they’re scanned and uploaded to the inmate’s secure tablet.
- ✓ If you’re sending more than one item (like a letter and photos), label everything clearly with the same full name and TDCJ number so it stays together through scanning and processing.
Note: Not sure if something goes to the Digital Mail Processing Center or straight to Boyd Unit? Legal mail, media mail, and vendor-sent publications have different rules. Call the unit before sending if you're unsure.
Planning to visit as well as write? Confirm before you travel. TDCJ updates visitation info once daily on weekdays and multiple times on visitation days - but they recommend calling the unit directly before making the drive to Boyd Unit.
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