How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
You can fund an inmate's trust account at Jim Rudd Unit through several approved channels: eCommDirect (Texas.gov), Access Corrections, ACE, JPay, TouchPay, money orders, and ACH. Only people listed on the inmate's approved visitor list or Inmate Telephone List can make deposits. If you use eCommDirect online, transfers are typically applied on the second business day after the deposit. Trust fund staff can confirm whether a deposit was received, but they won't share account balances or detailed transaction history with anyone other than the inmate. Follow the vendor and facility deposit instructions closely, and never send cash to the facility address.
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Sending money to a TDCJ inmate is pretty straightforward once you know your options. Here are the main deposit channels, what they cost, and the rules that can slow things down.
Since September 1, 2020, TDCJ only allows money deposits to an inmate's trust account from people on that inmate's approved Visitors List or Inmate Telephone List. If you're not on one of those lists, your deposit won't go through. TDCJ implemented this policy for security reasons, aiming to protect inmates and staff on the units.
You can deposit funds through eCommDirect (Texas.gov), Access Corrections, ACE, JPay, TouchPay, and through accepted money order or ACH channels.
No. Only senders on the inmate’s approved visitor list or Inmate Telephone List are permitted to deposit money.
No. Trust fund staff won't release account balances or transaction details to anyone except the inmate.
A little preparation can save you a wasted trip. Use this checklist to confirm visitation is actually available, then show up with the right ID and nothing that will get you turned away.
Want to get phone calls from someone at the Jim Rudd Unit (TDCJ)? You'll need to handle a few things first, including registration and making sure your phone number is the right type to receive calls.
To receive calls from someone at the Jim Rudd Unit, you'll need two things: the inmate's TDCJ ID number and a phone number you can register as yours. During enrollment, you'll confirm you own the number — so use one that's actually listed in your name.
