How to Send Money to Michael Unit, TX (TX)
Families typically support someone at Michael Unit in two ways: funding phone calls through Securus, and buying commissary items online through TDCJ's eCommDirect program. Here's what's confirmed, plus what you should double-check before sending any money.
Want to pay for phone calls for someone at Michael Unit? As of December 1, 2025, Securus requires a funded AdvanceConnect account before any calls can go through. That means money needs to be loaded into the prepaid phone account first.
For commissary support, TDCJ's eCommDirect program lets approved friends and family make online purchases for eligible inmates. Spending is capped by quarter: up to $70 for January to March, $70 for April to June, $70 for July to September, and up to $95 for October to December (the holiday quarter).
Note: This covers the confirmed AdvanceConnect funding requirement for phone payments and the eCommDirect quarterly spending caps. It doesn't include every payment method, fee, or account setup detail. Verify the current rules with the vendor or the facility before submitting a payment.
- Confirm you have a funded AdvanceConnect account - As of December 1, 2025, Securus requires a funded AdvanceConnect account to pay for phone calls.
- Load funds before you expect calls to go through - If the account is not funded, you may not be able to keep paying for phone calls.
- Use TDCJ eCommDirect for online commissary purchases - This program allows approved friends and family to buy commissary items online for eligible inmates.
- Watch the quarterly cap when you place orders - The maximum spend is $70 for Jan–Mar, $70 for Apr–Jun, $70 for Jul–Sep, and $95 for Oct–Dec (holiday spend).
- Time larger needs for the right quarter - If you’re trying to stretch your support, the Oct–Dec quarter allows a higher total than the other three quarters.
- ✓ Make sure the phone account you plan to use is an AdvanceConnect account and that it is funded.
- ✓ Confirm your loved one is eligible for eCommDirect purchases and that you’re approved to buy for them.
- ✓ Track which quarter you’re in before ordering so you don’t bump into the $70 cap (or plan for the $95 Oct–Dec holiday spend quarter).
What-to-verify
- ✓ Confirm the AdvanceConnect requirement is still current with Securus.
- ✓ Ask what payment methods are accepted to fund AdvanceConnect and whether any fees apply.
- ✓ Confirm any account setup requirements you must complete before you can add money.
- ✓ Confirm the current eCommDirect quarterly limits: $70 for Jan–Mar, Apr–Jun, and Jul–Sep, and $95 for Oct–Dec (holiday spend).
- ✓ Verify how TDCJ defines the quarters (which months count for each spend period) and whether any exceptions apply.
If you're missing a detail (fees, processing times, accepted payment types), check the official TDCJ and vendor pages for the latest rules, or contact Michael Unit directly. Policies and system requirements change, and confirming upfront beats having a payment delayed or rejected.
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