Send Photos & Mail at James W. Allred Unit, Iowa Park

How to send messages, photos, and packages

Overview

James W. Allred Unit receives incoming mail through TDCJ's digital mail platform: mail is sorted, scanned, and uploaded to inmate tablets (effective September 6, 2023). Want to become an approved sender for deposits or commissary purchases? The inmate needs to add you to their Approved Visitation List, or you can register your phone with Securus for the Approved Phone List. For victim services and offender-notification signups, use the IVSS portal at https://ivss.tdcj.texas.gov/. Texas units commonly offer phone access, video visits, electronic messaging, and tablet services through the Inmate Technology program and outside vendors. Features vary by unit, so check the facility page before paying for services or credits.

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Quick Facts

  • To become an approved sender for deposits or purchases, an inmate must add you to their Approved Visitation List or you must register your phone with Securus for the Approved Phone List.
  • TDCJ implemented a digital mail platform effective September 6, 2023; incoming mail is sorted, scanned, and uploaded to inmate tablets.
  • The IVSS portal for victim services and offender notifications is available at https://ivss.tdcj.texas.gov/.
  • Tablets in Texas units commonly provide messaging and content access, but availability and specific features depend on the unit’s rules and custody level.
  • Personal mail must be addressed to TDCJ Digital Mail Processing Center, PO Box 660400, Dallas, with the inmate’s full name and TDCJ number.

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Common Questions

How do I become an approved sender for deposits or purchases for an inmate at James W. Allred Unit?

To be an approved sender for deposits or purchases, the inmate must add you to their Approved Visitation List. If you’re not on that list, you can register your phone with Securus to be placed on the Approved Phone List.

Where do I sign up for victim notifications or offender alerts for someone at Allred Unit?

Sign up through the TDCJ IVSS portal at https://ivss.tdcj.texas.gov/.

How is incoming mail handled for inmates at James W. Allred Unit?

Incoming mail is handled through TDCJ’s digital mail platform: it’s sorted and scanned, then the scanned mail is uploaded to inmate tablets (implemented September 6, 2023).

Do inmates at Allred Unit have access to tablets or electronic messaging?

Allred Unit uses the digital mail system to deliver scanned mail to inmate tablets. Tablets often support messaging and other content, but exact services and eligibility depend on unit rules and custody level.

Where should I address personal mail for someone at James W. Allred Unit?

Address personal mail to the TDCJ Digital Mail Processing Center, PO Box 660400, Dallas. Be sure to include the inmate’s full name and TDCJ number on every piece of mail.

Can I send books or magazines directly to an inmate at James W. Allred Unit?

Books, magazines, and packages from verified publishers should be mailed directly to the Allred Unit, not the digital processing center. Other sources and privately sent packages may be restricted, so using publisher/approved-seller channels is the safest approach.

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