How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Before sending money to an inmate at Sayle Unit, confirm you're eligible: only people on the inmate's Approved Visitation List or Inmate Telephone List can make deposits. This rule has been in place since September 1, 2020. Don't mail cash or personal checks—they aren't accepted and will be returned. Use money orders, cashier's checks, approved vendors, or ACH where permitted. You can get deposit slips and money orders from the inmate, or request them by mailing a self-addressed stamped envelope to Inmate Trust Fund, PO Box 60, Huntsville, TX 77342-0060 (follow the return-address instructions exactly). For recurring monthly transfers, submit an ACH authorization form with a voided check to Inmate Trust Fund, PO Box 629, Huntsville, TX.
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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 listed on the inmate’s Approved Visitation List or the Inmate Telephone List are allowed to deposit funds. This restriction has been in place since September 1, 2020.
No. Cash and personal checks aren’t accepted for inmate trust fund deposits and will be returned to the sender. Use a money order, cashier’s check, an approved vendor, or ACH where available.
You can get deposit slips and money orders from the inmate, or request them by mailing a self-addressed stamped envelope to Inmate Trust Fund, PO Box 60, Huntsville, TX 77342-0060. For monthly ACH debits, complete an ACH authorization form, include a voided check, and mail it to Inmate Trust Fund, PO Box 629, Huntsville, TX.
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.
Most personal mail for people at Sayle Unit goes through TDCJ's Digital Processing Center in Dallas. But a few categories need to go directly to the unit—send them the wrong way and you'll face delays or rejection.
Planning a visit is easier when you know exactly what time slot you're working with. Here's how visiting days, hours, visit length, and the one-visit-per-weekend rule work at the Sayle Unit.
