How to Send Money to James W. Allred Unit, Iowa Park (TX)

Before sending money, make sure you're actually allowed to deposit funds. Under TDCJ trust fund rules, only people on the inmate's approved visitor list or the Inmate Telephone List can make deposits. This restriction took effect September 1, 2020. Policies can change, so treat that date as a reference point and confirm the current rule before sending anything.

Steps to Follow

• ✓ Confirm you are on the inmate’s approved visitor list or on the Inmate Telephone List before you try to deposit money.
• ✓ Do not send cash or a personal check, since those are not accepted and will be returned.
• ✓ Verify the currently accepted deposit methods and instructions through TDCJ (or the unit) before you send funds.

1. Confirm the sender restriction is still the current rule: The approved-visitor-list or Inmate Telephone List requirement became effective September 1, 2020. Check whether anything has changed since then before you make a deposit.

If your deposit gets rejected, sender eligibility is the most common reason. Double-check that you're listed as an approved visitor or that you appear on the Inmate Telephone List for that person. Also confirm that the September 1, 2020 restriction is still in effect as written, since policies can be updated over time.

Payment type is the other frequent issue. Cash and personal checks are not accepted and will be returned. Verify what forms of payment are currently allowed, and confirm exactly where and how deposits need to be sent. If you're unsure, ask for the approved trust fund deposit procedure so you don't accidentally mail money to the wrong place or in the wrong format.