How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
To add money for someone at the Sayle Unit, you must be an approved sender. Only people on the inmate's Approved Visitor list or Inmate Telephone List can deposit funds, so confirm you're on one of those lists before sending anything. One option is monthly ACH debit: the debit typically initiates around the 5th and funds usually credit the offender's account around the 10th. This requires an ACH authorization form plus a voided check. Funds go into the Inmate Trust Fund (commissary) account for commissary, phone time, laundry, and similar needs. Don't mail cash or send money to the facility address. Follow centralized deposit instructions and accepted payment methods exactly to avoid rejections or returns.
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Sending money to someone at the Sayle Unit is straightforward once you know two things: who can send, and which deposit method works best for you. Here are the options available through TDCJ's Inmate Trust Fund, plus one key rule that can stop a deposit before it starts.
Sending money to someone at TDCJ is straightforward once you know two things: who's allowed to deposit, and which address to use for the paperwork. Here's what you need to know about the current rules and where to mail deposit-related forms for someone at the Sayle Unit.
Only people on the inmate’s Approved Visitor list or the Inmate Telephone List can deposit money for a Sayle Unit inmate.
ACH monthly debits are typically initiated on or around the 5th and usually credit the offender’s account on or around the 10th. You will need to submit an ACH authorization form and a voided check.
No. Do not send money to the Sayle Unit facility address. Use the centralized deposit instructions and accepted payment methods, and follow the directions exactly so the payment is not returned or rejected.
Contact options at Sayle Unit run through TDCJ systems. Your first step is picking the right visit type in the online scheduler. Here's how to avoid the most common mix-ups and what to do if you need to escalate a phone, tablet, or video service problem.
Want to visit someone at Sayle Unit for the first time? Here's the path: create your TDCJ Online Visitation Scheduler account, fill out the required questionnaire and profile, add the inmate, and book a slot once your relationship gets approved.
Want to put money on someone's account at the Sayle Unit? First, confirm you're eligible to send funds. Then follow the Texas Inmate Trust Fund process to set up an ACH monthly debit.
