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How to Add Money to an Inmate's Account at Fort Stockton Unit
Before sending funds to someone at Fort Stockton Unit, make sure you're eligible to deposit—and know what fees eCommDirect charges.
Send Money at Fort Stockton Unit, TX
How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Overview
At Fort Stockton Unit, eCommDirect is the only approved option for online commissary orders—other online package programs aren't allowed. Before depositing money, check your eligibility: only people on the inmate's Approved Visitation List or Inmate Telephone List can add funds (this rule took effect September 1, 2020). Orders typically arrive within five business days after TDCJ receives the transaction details, though unit security or staffing issues can slow things down. One catch: newly received inmates can't get eCommDirect purchases until the next calendar quarter after they enter custody. Fees include a $3.75 purchase fee and a deposit fee of $2.50 plus 2.25% of the deposit amount.
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Quick Facts
- Only senders on the inmate’s Approved Visitation List or Inmate Telephone List may deposit money for Fort Stockton Unit inmates (effective September 1, 2020).
- eCommDirect is the only acceptable online package program for TDCJ inmates at Fort Stockton Unit; other online vendors are not permitted.
- eCommDirect purchases are normally delivered within five business days after TDCJ receives the purchase transaction details, but unit security or staffing can delay delivery.
- Newly received inmates are not eligible to receive eCommDirect purchases until the next calendar quarter after their entry.
- eCommDirect charges a $3.75 purchase fee and a deposit fee of $2.50 plus 2.25% of the deposit (combined deposit+purchase fee equals $3.75 plus 2.25% of the deposit).
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Common Questions
Who can send money to an inmate at Fort Stockton Unit?
Only people on the inmate’s Approved Visitation List or Inmate Telephone List can deposit money for someone at the Fort Stockton Unit. This restriction has been in place since September 1, 2020.
Can I use vendors other than eCommDirect to send packages or commissary items to someone at Fort Stockton Unit?
No. eCommDirect is the only acceptable online package/commissary program for TDCJ inmates at the Fort Stockton Unit; other online vendors and package programs aren’t allowed.
How long does an eCommDirect purchase take to reach an inmate at Fort Stockton Unit?
Orders are normally delivered within five business days after TDCJ receives the purchase transaction details. Delivery can take longer if unit security or staffing causes delays.
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