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- How do I do business with the State of Texas?
- How do I become certified as a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) vendor?
- How do I find bid opportunities with the State of Texas?
- When can I expect payment, how is the due date calculated and is it possible to receive payment before the due date?
- How do I find TDCJ Substitute W-9 Forms?
- How do I receive payments via direct deposit?
- Where do I send my invoices for payment?
Payment of an invoice is scheduled according to the Texas Prompt Payment Law. The law states that payment for goods and services is due 30 days after the receipt of the goods and/or service or receipt of a valid invoice, whichever is later.
The only exceptions for early payment of an invoice are: (1) the vendor offers a discount for early payment that is cost effective to the agency and state, or (2) an exception allowed by the Comptroller of Public Accounts.
Discounted invoices may be e-mailed to tdcj.ap-invsvs@tdcj.texas.gov.
The only exceptions for early payment of an invoice are: (1) the vendor offers a discount for early payment that is cost effective to the agency and state, or (2) an exception allowed by the Comptroller of Public Accounts.
Discounted invoices may be e-mailed to tdcj.ap-invsvs@tdcj.texas.gov.
Information related to completing a TDCJ Substitute W-9 Form and the form can be found on the following link: Accounts Payable
Signing up for direct deposit is handled through the TDCJ Substitute W-9 Form process. For information related to completing a TDCJ Substitute W-9 Form use the following link: Accounts Payable
The completed Substitute W-9 Form can be returned to Accounts Payable via fax, e-mail to tdcj.ap-invsvs@tdcj.texas.gov, or mail.
The completed Substitute W-9 Form can be returned to Accounts Payable via fax, e-mail to tdcj.ap-invsvs@tdcj.texas.gov, or mail.
Unless otherwise stated in your contract or purchase order, invoices should be sent to Accounts Payable. The mailing address for Accounts Payable is:
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Attention: Accounts Payable
PO Box 4018
Huntsville, TX 77342-4018
The overnight express delivery address is:
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Attention: Accounts Payable
861-B IH 45, Room 238
Huntsville, TX 77320
Vendors offering a discount may e-mail invoices to tdcj.ap-invsvs@tdcj.texas.gov.
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Attention: Accounts Payable
PO Box 4018
Huntsville, TX 77342-4018
The overnight express delivery address is:
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Attention: Accounts Payable
861-B IH 45, Room 238
Huntsville, TX 77320
Vendors offering a discount may e-mail invoices to tdcj.ap-invsvs@tdcj.texas.gov.
For State Agencies & Local Government Entities<< Back
- How do I find information about Texas Correctional Industries (TCI)?
- How do I find TCI products and services that are available for purchase?
- How do I determine if my organization is eligible customer to be allowed to purchase TCI products and services?
- How do I order from TCI?
Texas Correctional Industries is a department within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. TCI was established in 1963 with the passage of Senate Bill 338, the Prison Made Goods Act. TCI manufactures goods and provides services to city, county, state and federal agencies, public schools, public and private institutions of higher education, public hospitals and political subdivisions.
TCI's statutory objectives are: 1) to provide work program participants with marketable job skills to help reduce recidivism; and 2) to reduce department costs by providing products and services for the department and sell products and services to other eligible entities on a for-profit basis. For additional information visit the TCI website.
TCI's statutory objectives are: 1) to provide work program participants with marketable job skills to help reduce recidivism; and 2) to reduce department costs by providing products and services for the department and sell products and services to other eligible entities on a for-profit basis. For additional information visit the TCI website.
For a complete list of products and services in the Texas Correctional Industries online catalog visit our website. Products and services include: garments and cloth products, janitorial supplies, laundry supplies, name plates and easels, park equipment, stainless steel security fixtures and food service equipment, school bus renovation services, tire repairs and retreading, first aid and safety equipment, cardboard boxes and file boxes, dump truck beds and accessories, Texas state flags and red safety flags, bedding, dorm furniture, lounge furniture, office furniture and furniture refinishing services, general printing services, draperies and hardware, traffic control signs, metal security components, property identification stickers, inspection stickers and license plates.
Eligible customers include: city, county, state and federal agencies, public schools, public and private institutions of higher education, public hospitals and political subdivisions. Ineligible entities include, but are not limited to: non-profit corporations, private schools, private hospitals, private enterprise and individuals. Contact Texas Correctional Industries, Customer Service: (936) 437-6048 or Texas Toll Free (800) 833-4302, or e-mail tci@tdcj.texas.gov.
To order TCI products or services contact the Texas Correctional Industries Customer Service at (936) 437-6048 or Texas Toll Free (800) 833-4302, or e-mail tci@tdcj.texas.gov.