How to Send Money to Someone at Wynne Unit: Accepted Methods & Sender Rules
Sending money to someone at the Wynne Unit goes through TDCJ's Inmate Trust Fund system. There are specific rules about which payment types work and who can send them. Here's what you need to know about approved deposit methods, the September 1, 2020 sender restriction, and how to confirm a deposit went through.
TDCJ accepts money orders and cashier's checks for trust fund deposits. If you prefer sending funds by mail rather than using an electronic service, this is your go-to option for Wynne Unit inmates.
TDCJ offers a Monthly Checking Account Debit (ACH) option. Funds are pulled directly from your checking account through an automated debit process.
For electronic deposits, TDCJ accepts Access Corrections (Secure Deposits). This lets you add money to the account without mailing anything.
ACE (America's Cash Express) is on TDCJ's approved list for trust fund deposits. If you already use ACE, you can send funds through them.
eCommDirect (provided by Texas.gov) is another approved channel for electronic deposits into an inmate's trust fund account.
JPay is also accepted for trust fund deposits. If that's your preferred method, it works for Wynne Unit inmates.
TouchPay rounds out the electronic options. It's an approved way to send money to a Wynne Unit inmate's trust fund account.
Before you send anything, make sure you're eligible. As of September 1, 2020, only people on the inmate's approved visitor list or Inmate Telephone List can deposit money. If you're not on one of those lists, your deposit may be rejected. Confirm your status first so you don't waste time and money on a method that won't go through.
Don't send cash or personal checks. TDCJ doesn't accept them, and they'll be returned to you.
Sending a larger amount? Plan ahead. Any single deposit of $500.00 or more is held for 14 days before the inmate can access the funds.
Certain check types also trigger the 14-day hold: insurance checks, company checks, payroll checks, estate checks, and similar disbursements.
Need to follow up on a deposit? Inmate Trust Fund staff can tell you whether it was received and processed.
Privacy limit: Inmate Trust Fund staff cannot give you the inmate’s account activity or balance. That information is only released to the inmate.
Practical Next Steps
- ✓ Confirm you are on the inmate’s approved visitor list or the Inmate Telephone List (only those senders can deposit).
- ✓ Pick an accepted deposit method: money order or cashier’s check, Monthly Checking Account Debit (ACH), Access Corrections (Secure Deposits), ACE (America’s Cash Express), eCommDirect (Texas.gov), JPay, or TouchPay.
- ✓ If time matters, stick with an approved channel you can track and keep your receipt or confirmation information.
If you're unsure whether you qualify under the September 1, 2020 rule, sort that out before trying to deposit. Once you're confirmed as an approved sender, pick your method: mail a money order or cashier's check, or use one of the electronic options like JPay, TouchPay, or Access Corrections.
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