Sending Commissary
How to Send Money to TDCJ - Ferguson Unit (TX)
Sending money to someone at the TDCJ Ferguson Unit is straightforward once you know which options get rejected and what staff can (and can't) confirm for you.
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Overview
Sending money to an inmate at the TDCJ Ferguson Unit is restricted to approved senders. Only people on the inmate's Approved Visitation List or Inmate Telephone List may deposit funds (effective Sept 1, 2020). Don't mail cash or personal checks. They aren't accepted and will be returned. Instead, use accepted deposit vendors or mail a money order or cashier's check following standard TDCJ deposit instructions. Keep timing in mind: single deposits of $500.00 or more, along with certain company, payroll, or estate checks, are held for 14 days before the inmate can access the funds. Trust Fund staff can confirm whether a deposit was received, but they won't share account activity or balance information with anyone except the inmate.
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Quick Facts
- Only senders on an inmate's Approved Visitation List or Inmate Telephone List may deposit funds to Ferguson Unit (effective Sept 1, 2020).
- Cash and personal checks are not accepted for inmate trust fund deposits and will be returned to the sender.
- Single transaction deposits of $500.00 or more, and certain company/payroll/estate checks, are held 14 days before inmate access is authorized.
- Inmate Trust Fund staff can confirm receipt of a deposit but will not release account activity or balance information to anyone except the inmate.
Send Money and Commissary Guides
Sending Money to Someone at Ferguson Unit: Who Can Send, Accepted Methods, and Holds to Expect
When a money deposit gets rejected or held, it usually comes down to two things: who sent it and what payment method was used. Here are the rules to know before you send money to someone at the Ferguson Unit.
Sending money to someone at Ferguson Unit: who’s allowed and what to expect
Sending money to someone in TDCJ comes with rules that catch families off guard. Here's what you need to know before depositing funds for someone at the Ferguson Unit.
Common Questions
Who is allowed to deposit money to an inmate at Ferguson Unit?
Only people on the inmate’s Approved Visitation List or Inmate Telephone List may deposit funds to an inmate at Ferguson Unit (effective Sept 1, 2020).
Can I mail cash or a personal check to Ferguson Unit for an inmate?
No. Cash and personal checks are not accepted for inmate trust fund deposits and will be returned to the sender.
Will large deposits or payroll checks be available to the inmate immediately?
No. Single transaction deposits of $500.00 or more, and certain company, payroll, or estate checks, are held for 14 days before the inmate can access the funds.
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