Send Money at Estes Unit, TX

How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options

Overview

To add money to an inmate's trust fund at Estes Unit, you must be on their Approved Visitation List or Inmate Telephone List (policy effective Sept. 1, 2020). Mailing a money order or cashier's check? Include the deposit slip the inmate provides and send it to Inmate Trust Fund, PO Box 60, Huntsville. Keep timing in mind: single deposits of $500 or more, plus certain checks or disbursements, are held for 14 days before the inmate can access them. Trust Fund staff won't share account balances or transaction details with anyone except the inmate. For recurring payments, ACH automatic-debit typically pulls around the 5th and posts around the 10th each month. Enrollment requires a voided check and approved-list status. Other deposit options may have vendor fees.

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Quick Facts

  • Only people on an inmate's Approved Visitation List or Inmate Telephone List may deposit money to Estes Unit inmates.
  • Mailed money orders or cashier's checks must include the inmate's deposit slip and be mailed to Inmate Trust Fund, PO Box 60, Huntsville.
  • Single trust fund deposits of $500 or more and certain checks/disbursements are held for 14 days before the inmate can access the funds.
  • Trust Fund staff will not release inmate account balances or transaction details to anyone except the inmate.
  • ACH debits are processed on or around the 5th and credited on or around the 10th; enrollment requires a voided check and approved-list status.

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How to Send Money to an Inmate at Estes Unit: Deposit Options, Timing, and Sender Rules

Before sending money to someone at the Estes Unit, confirm you're authorized to make deposits. Then pick the method that works for your timeline: mail-in money orders and cashier's checks, or the monthly ACH checking-account debit program. Here's what you need to know about each option—including timing rules that can delay when funds become available.

Common Questions

Who can send money to an inmate at Estes Unit?

Only people on the inmate’s Approved Visitation List or the inmate’s Inmate Telephone List can deposit funds for an Estes Unit inmate.

How do I mail a money order to an Estes Unit inmate?

Mail a money order or cashier’s check with the deposit slip the inmate provides to Inmate Trust Fund, PO Box 60, Huntsville. Don’t send cash or personal checks, and don’t mail money to the inmate’s housing address—follow the centralized deposit instructions exactly.

When will deposited funds be available to an inmate at Estes Unit?

Single trust fund deposits of $500 or more, and certain checks or disbursements, are held for 14 days before the inmate can access the money. ACH automatic debits usually pull on or around the 5th and post around the 10th each month; other deposit methods can vary by vendor processing time.

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