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How to Send Mail to Someone at Garza East Unit: Digital Mail vs. Unit Address

Garza East Unit uses TDCJ's digital mail system for most personal mail. Here's what goes to the Dallas Digital Mail Processing Center and what still needs to go directly to the unit.

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Most personal mail to someone at Garza East Unit goes through the Digital Mail Processing Center. This includes letters, photos, and greeting cards. The processing center sorts and scans everything, then uploads it to the inmate's secure tablet. They read your mail digitally rather than receiving the original paper.

Send personal mail to the Dallas Digital Mail Processing Center using this exact format. Include the inmate's full name and TDCJ number: Texas Department of Criminal Justice Inmate's Full First and Last Name + TDCJ Number PO Box 660400 Dallas, TX 75266-0400

  • ✓ Write the inmate’s full name on the envelope
  • ✓ Add the inmate’s 8-digit TDCJ number with their name
  • ✓ Address it to: Texas Department of Criminal Justice, PO Box 660400, Dallas, TX 75266-0400

Exceptions

  • ✓ Legal mail (send to the unit)
  • ✓ Media mail (send to the unit)
  • ✓ Books, magazines, packages, and other subscriptions from verified publishers or vendors (send to the unit)

Reminder: Always include the inmate's TDCJ number on the envelope. For photos, the Digital Mail Processing Center is usually your best option since they scan and upload directly to the inmate's tablet.

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