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Must read Terms of Service & Privacy Policy and be at least 18

Must read Terms of Service & Privacy Policy and be at least 18

 
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[CENTER][B]TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE -[/B] [B]MAIL GUIDELINES.[/B] [B]THIS INFORMATION WAS OBTAINED FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE WEBSITE.[/B] Texas Department of Criminal Justice[/CENTER]

 
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[COLOR=navy][B]MAIL [/B][/COLOR]

[COLOR=navy]The families and friends of offenders areencouraged to write often. Letters sent to offenders should include the offender’s name, TDCJ
number, and unit address on the envelope. [/COLOR]
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[COLOR=navy]All mail addressed to offenders must be received through authorized channels. Letters for different offenders should not be included in the same envelope.
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[COLOR=navy]Mail is forwarded to offenders who transfer from one unit to another within TDCJ. Letters will be forwarded to offenders who are released from
prison, if the offender provides a forwarding address at his last unit of assignment.
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[COLOR=navy]Offenders may not write to minors whose parents disapprove, with the exception of an offender’s own children or stepchildren.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=navy]Unauthorized materials or contraband found in mail addressed to offenders will be rejected. Individuals who carry out serious violations of thecorrespondence rules may not be allowed to write
to an offender.
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[COLOR=navy]Newspapers, magazines, and books may be mailed directly to offenders only by the publisher,publication supplier or bookstore; subject to review
and rejection in accordance with thecorrespondence rules. Stationery (defined ascolored paper, not to exceed the size of 8½” x 11”,
or unstamped envelopes, including carbon paper, but excluding paper or envelopes with names, addresses or letterhead and excluding tablets or
writing pads with stapled binding) may be mailed to offenders only from legitimate vendors or suppliers of stationery. [/COLOR]
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[COLOR=navy]Items such as food, clothing, jewelry, and toiletries may not be mailed to offenders. Individuals may not mail packages to offenders.
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[COLOR=navy]Additional information is available on the agency
web site at [/COLOR][URL="http://www.tdcj.state.tx.us/"][COLOR=navy]www.tdcj.state.tx.us[/COLOR][/URL][COLOR=navy].[/COLOR]