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Send Money at Hilltop Unit, TX.
How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Overview
To send money to an inmate at Hilltop Unit, you must be approved first. Only people on the inmate's Approved Visitor list or Inmate Telephone List can make deposits, so ask your loved one to add you before you try. You can deposit through approved online vendors, kiosks, or by mailing a money order or cashier's check. Don't send cash or personal checks, and follow the centralized deposit instructions exactly so your payment gets credited correctly. Expect fees for online and kiosk options: eCommDirect charges $3.75 per purchase, plus a $2.50 fee and 2.25% of the deposit amount. The Inmate Trust Fund office can confirm receipt but usually won't share balances or transaction details with third parties.
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Quick Facts
- Only senders on an inmate's Approved Visitor list or the Inmate Telephone List are permitted to deposit money for Hilltop Unit inmates.
- eCommDirect charges $3.75 per purchase and deposits incur a $2.50 fee plus 2.25% of the deposit.
- Do not send cash or personal checks; use accepted payment types such as money orders, cashier's checks, approved online vendors, or kiosks.
- The Inmate Trust Fund office can confirm receipt of a deposit but generally will not release account balances or transaction details to anyone except the inmate.
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Common Questions
Who is allowed to deposit money to an inmate at Hilltop Unit?
Only people listed on the inmate’s Approved Visitor list or the Inmate Telephone List may deposit money for someone at the Hilltop Unit. Confirm the inmate has added you to the appropriate approved list before attempting a deposit.
What fees will I pay when sending money to a Hilltop Unit inmate?
Vendor and processing fees apply to online and kiosk deposits. For example, eCommDirect charges $3.75 per purchase, and deposits incur a $2.50 fee plus 2.25% of the deposit.
How should I send money so the inmate receives it reliably?
Use approved online vendors, kiosks, or mailed money orders or cashier's checks. Follow the centralized deposit instructions exactly. Don't send cash or personal checks, and keep your vendor confirmations or receipts so you can track the payment.
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Phone & Messaging
How to Contact an Inmate at Hilltop Unit, TX (TX)
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How to Schedule Your First Visit at Hilltop Unit Using the TDCJ Online Scheduler
To schedule your first visit at Hilltop Unit, you'll use the TDCJ Online Visitation Scheduler. Create an account, add your loved one with their 8-digit ID number, wait for relationship verification, then book the first available slot.
