How to Send Money to an Inmate at O'Daniel Unit (All accepted methods)
Sending money to someone at a TDCJ facility is straightforward once you know the rules. Here's what you need to know about deposit methods and who's allowed to send funds.
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Quick Facts
- Only senders on an inmate's Approved Visitation List or Inmate Telephone List may deposit funds to that inmate at O'Daniel Unit.
- ECOMMDIRECT (texas.gov/eCommDirect) accepts Visa, MasterCard, and Discover for inmate trust fund deposits for a service fee.
- Mail money orders or cashier's checks payable to 'Inmate Trust Fund for Offender Name and Number' with the deposit slip to PO Box 60, Huntsville, TX 77342-0060.
- Do not send trust fund deposits or inmate personal mail to the inmate's facility of assignment; use the Inmate Trust Fund mailing instructions instead.
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Common Questions
Who is allowed to send money to an inmate at O'Daniel Unit?
Only individuals on the inmate’s Approved Visitation List or Inmate Telephone List are allowed to deposit funds to that inmate at the O’Daniel Unit.
What deposit methods can I use to add money to an O'Daniel Unit inmate's account?
You can deposit electronically through ECOMMDIRECT (texas.gov/eCommDirect) using Visa, MasterCard, or Discover (a service fee applies). You can also mail money orders or cashier’s checks payable to “Inmate Trust Fund for Offender Name and Number” with the deposit slip to PO Box 60, Huntsville, TX 77342-0060.
Other Guides for ODaniel Unit, TX
Before You Drive to O'Daniel Unit: A Pre-Visit Checklist
A little prep can save you a long drive and a missed visit. Run through this checklist before heading to O'Daniel Unit.
Create and Manage Your TDCJ Visitation Scheduler Account (for O'Daniel Unit visitors)
To request a visit at the O'Daniel Unit, you'll need your own TDCJ Online Visitation Scheduler account with a verified email and completed visitor profile. The process is straightforward once you know where people typically get stuck—email validation, the questionnaire, and adding the inmate correctly.
How to Register Your Phone Number to Receive Calls from an O'Daniel Unit Inmate
Want to receive phone calls from someone at the O'Daniel Unit? You'll need to register your number first. Once enrolled with TDCJ's phone system, the inmate can place paid calls to you—provided they're eligible and following TDCJ rules.
