Send Money at McConnell Unit, TX.

How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options

Overview

McConnell Unit follows the TDCJ rule that only approved senders can deposit funds. You must be on the inmate's Approved Visitor List or Inmate Telephone List (effective September 1, 2020). Deposits to an inmate's Inmate Trust Fund can be made by money order, ACH, or approved vendor payment systems. Follow the vendor or deposit instructions exactly so the money posts correctly. Cash and personal checks are not accepted for trust deposits and will be returned to the sender. Don't mail money to the facility address or include personal correspondence with a money order, since that can cause delays or get your funds sent back. If you need confirmation, the Inmate Trust Fund office can verify receipt, but they won't provide account balances or transaction details to third parties.

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Quick Facts

  • Only senders on the inmate’s Approved Visitor List or Inmate Telephone List may deposit money (policy effective Sept 1, 2020).
  • Accepted deposit methods include money orders, ACH, and approved vendor payment systems.
  • Cash and personal checks are not accepted for inmate trust deposits and will be returned to the sender.
  • Do not send money to the inmate’s facility address or include personal letters with a money order; use the centralized deposit instructions or vendor portals.

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Common Questions

Who can send money to an inmate at McConnell Unit?

Only people listed on the inmate’s Approved Visitor List or Inmate Telephone List may deposit money to the inmate’s account. This restriction has been in effect since September 1, 2020.

What payment methods can I use to add money to an inmate’s trust fund at McConnell Unit?

Deposits can be made using money orders, ACH transfers, or approved vendor payment systems. Follow the vendor's deposit instructions carefully so the funds post correctly to the inmate's Inmate Trust Fund account.

Can I send cash or a personal check to McConnell Unit to add money to an inmate’s account?

No. Cash and personal checks are not accepted for inmate trust deposits and will be returned to the sender.

Other Guides for McConnell Unit, TX

How TDCJ's Digital Mail System Works — what your loved one actually receives

If you mail letters, greeting cards, or photos to someone at the McConnell Unit, what they actually receive looks different from traditional mail. As of September 6, 2023, the McConnell Unit (along with all other TDCJ units) switched to TDCJ's digital mail platform. That means most personal mail gets processed digitally before your loved one ever sees it.

Phone & Messaging

How to Contact an Inmate at McConnell Unit, TX (TX)

Trying to stay in touch with someone at the McConnell Unit? Your two best starting points are scheduling visits through TDCJ's Online Visitation Scheduler and registering your phone number through the TDCJ inmate telephone system.

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