How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
TDCJ lists a Commissary & Trust Fund website under Luther Unit's online services—that's your starting point for commissary and trust-account questions. People in custody use an Inmate Trust Fund (commissary) account. Family and friends can add funds through approved online vendors, facility kiosks, or by mailing a money order or cashier's check using the centralized deposit instructions. You'll typically need to be on the inmate's Approved Visitation or Telephone List before you can deposit, so confirm you're approved first. Don't mail cash or personal checks—they aren't accepted and will be returned. Expect service fees and vendor-specific processing rules for online and kiosk deposits. To verify a deposit arrived, contact the Inmate Trust Fund office. They can confirm receipt but generally won't share balances or transaction details with third parties.
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Use the TDCJ Commissary & Trust Fund website listed for Luther Unit, or fund the account through an approved online vendor or facility kiosk. You can also mail a money order or cashier's check using the centralized deposit instructions—just confirm you're on the inmate's approved list first.
No. Cash and personal checks aren’t accepted and will be returned. Use approved vendors or kiosks, or send a money order or cashier’s check instead.
Contact the Inmate Trust Fund office to confirm a deposit was received. They can usually confirm receipt, but they generally won’t provide account balances or detailed transaction information to third parties.
If your loved one is at the O. L. Luther Unit, knowing what programs are actually available—and who to contact about eligibility and waiting lists—is the best way to support them.
Want to help your loved one make the most of their time at Luther Unit? Start with what's officially listed. The unit's education programs include Literacy (Adult Basic Education/GED), Special Education, and Title I services. You'll also see CHANGES/Pre-Release and a Cognitive Intervention program on the roster. These names give you a solid starting point for conversations—both with your loved one and when calling the unit. What the public listing won't tell you is who's currently enrolled or when the next spot opens up. For that, you'll need to confirm directly with the unit.
Heading to Luther Unit for the first time? Start with the exact address and a quick orientation from Navasota and Highway 6.
