Setting Up Free Monthly Deposits to an Inmate at Ellen Halbert Unit (TDCJ ACH Guide)
Want money to land in your loved one's account each month without paying a service fee? TDCJ's monthly checking account debit (ACH) is the simplest option. Here's how to set it up for someone at the Ellen Halbert Unit.
TDCJ's Monthly Checking Account Debit (ACH) is a free, set-it-and-forget-it way to send money to an inmate's trust fund account. Once enrolled, TDCJ debits your checking account on or around the 5th of each month, then credits the offender's account around the 10th. Keep that timing in mind if you're trying to make sure funds are available for commissary - your bank withdrawal happens first, and the deposit shows up a few days later.
What You Need
- ✓ A completed ACH authorization form
- ✓ A voided check from the checking account you want TDCJ to debit
- Fill out the ACH authorization form - Complete the form with the information needed to debit your personal checking account and deposit to the specific offender.
- Attach a voided check - Use a voided check from the exact checking account that will be debited each month.
- Mail the form and voided check to the Inmate Trust Fund - Send your completed paperwork to: Inmate Trust Fund, PO Box 629, Huntsville, Texas 77342-0629.
Mailing address: Send ACH enrollment paperwork to Inmate Trust Fund, PO Box 629, Huntsville, Texas 77342-0629.
Need to change the amount or stop the monthly debit? Send an ACH stop/change form to the Inmate Trust Fund. Here's the part people miss: for the change to apply that month, the form must arrive 3–5 business days before the 5th. Miss that window, and the debit may still process - your update would take effect the following month.
Questions about deposits or ACH enrollment? Call the TDCJ Inmate Trust Fund at 936-438-8990.
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