Send Money at TDCJ - Polunsky Unit

How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options

Overview

Polunsky Unit accepts inmate trust fund deposits through approved channels: ACH, ACE, eCommDirect, JPay, TouchPay, and mailed money orders or cashier's checks. Stick to these payment types—cash and personal checks aren't accepted and will be returned. Since September 1, 2020, deposits are limited to people listed on the inmate's Approved Visitor List or Inmate Telephone List. Make sure the inmate has added you before you try to send funds. Each vendor has its own deposit instructions, and service fees and processing times vary. Need to confirm whether a deposit was received? Contact the Inmate Trust Fund office. Detailed account balances and transaction information are released only to the inmate.

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Quick Facts

Accepted deposit methods include ACH, ACE, eCommDirect, JPay, TouchPay, and mailed money orders or cashier’s checks.
Only senders on the inmate’s Approved Visitor List or the Inmate Telephone List may make deposits (effective September 1, 2020).
Cash and personal checks are not accepted for inmate deposits and will be returned to the sender.
The facility provides instructions for each approved vendor; follow those vendor-specific steps to avoid processing delays.

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Sending money to someone at Polunsky Unit: approved methods and important sender rules

To send money to someone at the TDCJ Polunsky Unit, you'll need to use one of the Inmate Trust Fund's approved deposit options. TDCJ accepts money orders and cashier's checks, plus several electronic channels for online payments. Each method has its own steps and sometimes its own forms. Check the TDCJ Inmate Trust Fund page for specific instructions on whichever option you choose—following them closely helps avoid delays or rejected deposits.

Common Questions

What deposit methods can I use to add money to an inmate’s account at Polunsky Unit?

You can deposit through approved options: ACH, ACE, eCommDirect, JPay, TouchPay, or by mailing a money order or cashier’s check. Follow the vendor-specific instructions to avoid delays.

Who is allowed to send money to an inmate at Polunsky Unit?

As of September 1, 2020, only people on the inmate’s Approved Visitor List or Inmate Telephone List can make deposits. Confirm the inmate has added you to the correct list before you send money.

Can I send cash or a personal check to an inmate at Polunsky Unit?

No. Cash and personal checks aren’t accepted for deposits and will be returned. Use a money order or cashier’s check by mail, or one of the approved electronic vendors.