How to Send Money to Someone at Dallas County Youth Village (TDCJ deposit options and verification steps)

TDCJ offers three main ways to add funds to an offender's trust account: mail a money order or cashier's check to the Inmate Trust Fund, set up a free monthly checking-account debit (ACH) for recurring deposits, or use an approved third-party vendor like Access Corrections for secure deposits. Which method works best depends on how quickly you need the money to arrive and whether you prefer a one-time deposit or automatic monthly transfers.

If you’re mailing a deposit, TDCJ accepts money orders or cashier’s checks made payable to “Inmate Trust Fund for Offender Name and Number.” That “for” line matters - use the offender’s name and number exactly as provided so the deposit is credited to the right person.

1. Get a deposit slip - You can request TDCJ deposit slips by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Inmate Trust Fund, PO Box 60, Huntsville, TX 77342-0060.
2. Mail the deposit with the completed slip - Send the completed deposit slip along with your money order or cashier’s check to: Inmate Trust Fund, PO Box 60, Huntsville, TX 77342-0060.

Want a predictable, recurring deposit? TDCJ's Monthly Checking Account Debit (ACH) is a free option that automatically pulls a set amount from your checking account once a month and deposits it to a specified offender. The debit typically happens around the 5th, and the credit posts to the offender's account around the 10th. This timing helps you plan for commissary needs without resending money every month.

1. Complete the ACH authorization form - Fill out the form with the deposit amount and the offender information.
2. Attach a voided check - Use a voided check from the checking account that will be debited.
3. Mail the form and voided check - Send both to: Inmate Trust Fund, PO Box 629, Huntsville, TX 77342-0629.

TDCJ also lists Access Corrections as an approved vendor for secure deposits (service fees may apply). You can use their website at www.AccessCorrections.com or call their toll-free line at 1-866-345-1884 to speak with live bilingual agents available 24/7.

Safety Restrictions

• ✓ Do not send cash.
• ✓ Do not send stamps.
• ✓ Do not send personal items for offenders to either the unit or the Inmate Trust Fund.

TDCJ requires the sender's name and address on all deposits - don't leave your return information off the paperwork. They also warn against sending money on behalf of offenders you don't know (or as a "favor" for someone you do know). If you believe someone is being pressured for money, report extortion to the unit warden or the Office of Inspector General. For questions about deposit issues, contact the Inmate Trust Fund at 936-438-8990.

Before sending money, take two minutes to verify the rules with Dallas County Youth Village - deposit and mailing procedures can vary by facility. Call and ask: (1) which deposit methods are currently accepted for the person you're supporting (mail, ACH, and/or an approved vendor), and (2) what mailing address to use for funds and paperwork so nothing gets rejected or delayed. Dallas County Youth Village is located at 1508 East Langdon Road, Dallas, TX 75241. Phone numbers: 972-225-9700 and 972-225-9709.

Quick Checklist

• ✓ Use a money order or cashier’s check payable to “Inmate Trust Fund for Offender Name and Number.”
• ✓ Never mail cash (and don’t send stamps or personal items to the unit or the Inmate Trust Fund).
• ✓ If you’re mailing a deposit, request a deposit slip by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Inmate Trust Fund, PO Box 60, Huntsville, TX 77342-0060.