Send Money at Terrell Unit, TX

How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options

Overview

Sending money to someone at Terrell Unit is restricted to approved senders. Only people on the inmate's Approved Visitation List or Inmate Telephone List can deposit funds (policy effective September 1, 2020). To become an approved eCommDirect sender, have the inmate add you to their Approved Visitation List, or register your phone with Securus to get placed on the Approved Phone List. eCommDirect sets quarterly spending limits: $70 for Jan–Mar, $70 for Apr–Jun, $70 for Jul–Sep, and $95 for Oct–Dec (Holiday Spend). Fees apply: $3.75 per purchase transaction, plus deposit fees of $2.50 and 2.25% of the deposit amount. Don't send trust fund deposits or inmate personal items to the unit address. eCommDirect orders typically arrive within five business days after TDCJ receives them, though timing can vary due to unit security or staffing.

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Quick Facts

  • Only senders on an inmate’s Approved Visitation List or on the Inmate Telephone List may deposit money for Terrell Unit inmates (effective September 1, 2020).
  • To be added as an approved eCommDirect sender, the inmate must add you to their Approved Visitation List or you must register your phone with Securus for the Approved Phone List.
  • eCommDirect quarterly purchase limits for Terrell Unit are Jan–Mar $70, Apr–Jun $70, Jul–Sep $70, and Oct–Dec $95 (Holiday Spend).
  • eCommDirect charges a $3.75 fee per purchase transaction and deposit fees of $2.50 plus 2.25% of the deposit for Terrell Unit accounts.

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Common Questions

Who is authorized to deposit money for an inmate at Terrell Unit?

Only people listed on the inmate’s Approved Visitation List or on the Inmate Telephone List can deposit funds for someone at Terrell Unit. This rule has been in effect since September 1, 2020.

How do I become an approved eCommDirect sender for a Terrell Unit inmate?

Ask the inmate to add you to their Approved Visitation List, or register your phone with Securus so you appear on the Approved Phone List used for deposits.

Can I mail a trust fund deposit or money order directly to Terrell Unit?

No. Don’t mail trust fund deposits or inmate personal items to the facility address; use the required centralized deposit/vendor process instead.

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