John R Lindsey State Jail
John R Lindsey State Jail
TDCJ PrisonMailing Address
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
[Inmate Full First and Last Name] — [TDCJ Number]
[Unit of Assignment]
PO Box 660400
Dallas, TX 75266-0400
[Inmate Full First and Last Name] — [TDCJ Number]
[Unit of Assignment]
PO Box 660400
Dallas, TX 75266-0400
Physical Address
1620 FM 3344, Jacksboro, TX 76458
Phone
Governing Agency
Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ)
Inmate ID
TDCJ Number — Required
Last Verified
September 25, 2026
Facility Mailing and Service Information
TDCJ includes all units in its statewide digital-mail program. General personal mail is sent to the Digital Mail Processing Center, scanned, and delivered to the inmate's secure tablet. Inmates without tablets receive black-and-white printed copies.
Use the inmate's commitment full name, TDCJ number, and current unit of assignment. TDCJ states that mail missing the inmate number or full name will be returned.
Written correspondence, greeting cards, drawings, and photos are accepted for scanning. Legal, media, special correspondence, and other categories identified by TDCJ are sent directly to the unit.
Source:
www.tdcj.texas.gov
Use the inmate's commitment full name, TDCJ number, and current unit of assignment. TDCJ states that mail missing the inmate number or full name will be returned.
Written correspondence, greeting cards, drawings, and photos are accepted for scanning. Legal, media, special correspondence, and other categories identified by TDCJ are sent directly to the unit.
Source:
www.tdcj.texas.gov
Last verified: September 25, 2026
TDCJ accepts personal photos through the statewide Digital Mail Processing Center. Photos are included among the items accepted for scanning and electronic delivery.
TDCJ does not state a single statewide numeric photo limit in the current Digital Mail FAQ. Photos and all other incoming correspondence remain subject to inspection and rejection under TDCJ policy.
Source:
www.tdcj.texas.gov
TDCJ does not state a single statewide numeric photo limit in the current Digital Mail FAQ. Photos and all other incoming correspondence remain subject to inspection and rejection under TDCJ policy.
Source:
www.tdcj.texas.gov
Last verified: September 25, 2026
Books, magazines, packages, and other subscriptions are not accepted by the Digital Mail Processing Center and must be sent to the inmate's unit of assignment.
TDCJ currently accepts books that are new and softback. Hardback books and used books are not accepted after April 1, 2026.
Confirm the unit address and current publication/package requirements before sending.
Sources:
www.tdcj.texas.gov
www.tdcj.texas.gov
TDCJ currently accepts books that are new and softback. Hardback books and used books are not accepted after April 1, 2026.
Confirm the unit address and current publication/package requirements before sending.
Sources:
www.tdcj.texas.gov
www.tdcj.texas.gov
Last verified: September 25, 2026
TDCJ inmate funds are handled through the Inmate Trust Fund. Do not send deposits to the inmate's facility or personal-mail address.
For deposits by mail, TDCJ instructs senders to use a money order or cashier's check payable to “Inmate Trust Fund for Offender Name and Number” and send it with the completed deposit slip to:
Inmate Trust Fund
PO Box 60
Huntsville, TX 77342-0060
TDCJ also lists approved online deposit options. Confirm current vendor fees and instructions before sending funds.
Source:
www.tdcj.texas.gov
For deposits by mail, TDCJ instructs senders to use a money order or cashier's check payable to “Inmate Trust Fund for Offender Name and Number” and send it with the completed deposit slip to:
Inmate Trust Fund
PO Box 60
Huntsville, TX 77342-0060
TDCJ also lists approved online deposit options. Confirm current vendor fees and instructions before sending funds.
Source:
www.tdcj.texas.gov
Last verified: September 25, 2026
TDCJ offers in-person and video visitation. Visitors should first create an account, wait for approval, and schedule a visit where required.
Before traveling, confirm the inmate's current unit and visitation privileges using TDCJ Inmate Search, review the Unit Visitation Schedule, and verify that you are an approved visitor. Visitors age 18 and older must present current government-issued identification showing a current physical address.
Source:
www.tdcj.texas.gov
Before traveling, confirm the inmate's current unit and visitation privileges using TDCJ Inmate Search, review the Unit Visitation Schedule, and verify that you are an approved visitor. Visitors age 18 and older must present current government-issued identification showing a current physical address.
Source:
www.tdcj.texas.gov
Last verified: September 25, 2026
How to Address Your Letter
TDCJ uses one statewide Digital Mail Processing Center for general inmate mail at all units.
Address general personal mail with the inmate's commitment full name, TDCJ number, and current unit of assignment:
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
[Inmate Full First and Last Name] — [TDCJ Number]
[Unit of Assignment]
PO Box 660400
Dallas, TX 75266-0400
General personal mail, greeting cards, drawings, and photos are scanned and delivered electronically. Mail without the inmate's full name and TDCJ number is returned.
Legal mail, media mail, special correspondence, publications, packages, and certain business correspondence must be sent directly to the unit.
Source: www.tdcj.texas.gov
Address general personal mail with the inmate's commitment full name, TDCJ number, and current unit of assignment:
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
[Inmate Full First and Last Name] — [TDCJ Number]
[Unit of Assignment]
PO Box 660400
Dallas, TX 75266-0400
General personal mail, greeting cards, drawings, and photos are scanned and delivered electronically. Mail without the inmate's full name and TDCJ number is returned.
Legal mail, media mail, special correspondence, publications, packages, and certain business correspondence must be sent directly to the unit.
Source: www.tdcj.texas.gov
About John R Lindsey State Jail
John R Lindsey State Jail is a Texas Department of Criminal Justice facility in Jacksboro, Jack County, Texas. TDCJ currently lists the facility type as Prison.