How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Lynaugh Unit accepts Inmate Trust Fund deposits by money order or cashier's check, plus electronic options through ACH, ACE, eCommDirect (Texas.gov), JPay, and TouchPay. Since September 1, 2020, only people on the inmate's approved visitor list or Inmate Telephone List can deposit funds—confirm you're approved before sending anything. Don't mail trust fund deposits to the inmate's facility of assignment, and don't mix personal mail with deposits. Follow each vendor's processing rules and fees. The Trust Fund office can confirm whether a deposit was received, but account details go only to the inmate. Avoid cash or personal checks, and follow the centralized deposit instructions exactly.
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Sending money to someone at Lynaugh Unit is straightforward once you pick an approved deposit method and confirm you're allowed to send.
You can send money by money order or cashier’s check, or use approved electronic options: ACH, ACE, eCommDirect (Texas.gov), JPay, and TouchPay. Follow the vendor’s instructions for submission steps and fees.
Since September 1, 2020, only people on the inmate's approved visitor list or Inmate Telephone List can deposit funds. Make sure you're on the correct list before sending money.
No. Don’t send trust fund deposits to the inmate’s facility of assignment. Use the approved vendors or the centralized deposit instructions, and don’t include personal mail with deposits.
Visiting someone at Lynaugh Unit for the first time? Start by creating an account in the TDCJ Online Visitation Scheduler. Once you've filled out your details, you'll either book your visit online or be directed to call the unit directly.
Visitation at the Lynaugh Unit follows TDCJ's standard schedule. Here's how weekend hours work, what the Monday–Sunday visiting cycle means for you, and what to expect from your two-hour visit window.
Setting up phone calls with someone at Lynaugh Unit comes down to two things: registering your number correctly and understanding what TDCJ's phone system allows. Here's what you need to know—and what trips people up most often.
