How to Send Money to Coffield Unit (TX)

Before you send money, make sure you're eligible. Under TDCJ Inmate Trust Fund rules (effective September 1, 2020), only people on the inmate's approved visitor list or the Inmate Telephone List can deposit funds.

If you're sending a larger amount, plan for a delay. Single deposits of $500.00 or more are held for 14 days before the inmate can access the funds. That same 14-day hold applies to insurance, company, payroll, and estate checks (and similar disbursements).

Steps to Follow

• ✓ Confirm you are on the inmate’s approved visitor list or the Inmate Telephone List (this rule has been in effect since 9/1/2020)
• ✓ Do not send cash or a personal check, they are not accepted and will be returned
• ✓ If you are making a single deposit of $500.00 or more, or sending an insurance/company/payroll/estate check (or similar disbursement), expect a 14-day hold before the inmate can use it

First, verify your name is listed correctly. Only approved visitors or people on the Inmate Telephone List can deposit funds (effective 9/1/2020), so confirm the inmate has added you before you send anything.

Next, double-check your payment method. Cash and personal checks are not accepted by the Inmate Trust Fund and will be returned. Make sure you're using an approved option before mailing anything.

Finally, if you're sending $500.00 or more in a single transaction, or a check from an insurance payout, company, payroll, or estate source, keep the 14-day hold in mind. That hold affects when your loved one can actually use the money, so plan accordingly.