Texas runs 19 facilities on YardLink — more than any other state — and TDCJ families have been hit hardest by JPay's per-message fees. YardLink replaces every stamp purchase with direct, free messaging from Houston to Huntsville, El Paso to East Texas. One account, zero per-message cost, photo sharing included.
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| Feature | YardLink | JPay | Securus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per-message fee | $0.00 | $0.25–$0.50+ | $0.25–$1.00+ |
| Account creation | ✓ Free | ✗ Paid stamps | ✗ Paid credits |
| Photo sharing | ✓ Included | ✗ Extra fee | ✗ Extra fee |
| Profile pages | ✓ Full profiles | ✗ None | ✗ None |
| Community features | ✓ Included | ✗ None | ✗ None |
| Hidden fees | ✓ None ever | ✗ Multiple | ✗ Multiple |
| JPay cost comparison | See full JPay vs. GTL vs. YardLink comparison for Ramsey Unit → | ||