5 Ways to Send Money to an Inmate (and Which Option the TDCJ Calls Free)
Putting money on someone's TDCJ trust fund account? You've got several routesâsome fast, some old-school, and one TDCJ specifically calls free.
How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Family and friends can fund an inmate account at Roy K. Robb Facility by mailing a money order or cashier's check, using vendor services (JPay, eCommDirect, Access Corrections), or enrolling in TDCJ's free monthly ACH debit service. Make payments payable to
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Putting money on someone's TDCJ trust fund account? You've got several routesâsome fast, some old-school, and one TDCJ specifically calls free.
Mail a money order or cashier's check payable to
Make the money order or cashier's check payable to
Never send funds to offenders you don't know. If someone is pressuring or threatening you, report it to the unit warden or the Office of Inspector General.
If your loved one is in TDCJ custody, your phone number must be enrolled before you can receive their calls. Have the inmate's TDCJ ID number readyâyou'll need it.
Phone calls are often the quickest way to stay connected, but TDCJ has specific rules about timing, approved numbers, and what you're agreeing to as the registered phone owner. Here's what Roy K. Robb families need to know before waiting by the phoneâor troubleshooting a calling problem.
Trying to help someone at Roy K. Robb? The fastest path forward usually starts with calling the right office. Here are the contacts families need most oftenâfor phone setup, trust fund deposits, and video visits.