Billy Moore Correctional Center
The Billy Moore Correctional Center (sometimes referred to as Moore B) is a minimum-security private prison for men that is located in Overton, Texas. The Billy Moore Correctional Center is managed by the Management and Training Corporation and can house a maximum of 500 inmates.
Nearly all of the men incarcerated at Billy Moore Correctional Center will eventually be released. It’s MTC’s responsibility to provide a wide range of educational, vocational, substance abuse, cognitive behavioral, and life skills programs to prepare these men to successfully return to their communities.
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Billy Moore Correctional Center
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Visiting Hours and Rules
The visiting hours at Billy Moore Correctional Center are on Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Most visiting periods last for about two hours, and each inmate is allowed one visit per weekend. Contact visits are allowed if the visitors are immediate family.
Two adults (18+) are allowed to visit an inmate at one time. Minor children are not counted in the visiting number.
Visiting Applications
Before you can visit an inmate at Billy Moore Correctional Center, you must fill out an application and get approval from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. To get the process started, click on the visiting application and instructions below.
Call the Ombudsman Visitation Hotline at (936) 437-4927 or toll free at (844) 476-1289 if you have any questions about visitation. The hotline is open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
What can you bring to a visit?
When checking in for a visit, the officer at the unit security checkpoint will ask you for the following information:
- Your inmate's name and TDCJ number
- Your relationship to the offender
- Your current physical address and phone number
All adult visitors must have a valid photo ID. Keep everything in your vehicle except your ID and $25 cash (in coins) for the vending machines. You are allowed to carry the coins in a small wallet, clear plastic bag, or change purse.
Visitors with infants or small children may bring no more than three diapers, baby wipes, and two baby bottles (“sippy” cup for toddlers). These items must be stored in a clear plastic bag.
Dress Code
The dress code at Billy Moore Correctional Center is strictly enforced. Your visit will be denied if you are not dressed appropriately.
- Clothing that is tight fitting, revealing, or made with see-through fabrics is prohibited.
- Clothing with pictures or language that may be considered profane or offensive is not allowed.
- Shorts, skirts no shorter than three (3) inches above the middle of the knee while standing, capri pants, or long pants are allowed. Length is not restricted for children ages 10 and younger.
- Sandals, flip-flops, and open-toe shoes are allowed
- Sleeveless shirts and dresses are allowed, but must cover the shoulders.
Physical Address
Billy Moore Correctional Center
8500 North FM 3053
Overton, TX 75684
Driving Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/MkuozYSS29UoaPzX9
General Phone Number
(903) 834-6186
Inmate Mailing Address(es)
Inmate Name/DOC Number
Billy Moore Correctional Center
8500 North FM 3053
Overton, TX 75684
eMessages
You can send your inmate eMessages through JPAY. To register, please contact JPAY at 1-866-333- 5729 or visit www.jpay.com on the web.How to Call an Inmate
You can't call an inmate at Billy Moore Correctional Center, but they do have access to phones during certain hours. For complete details on how to call an inmate in Texas, please click here.
How to Send Money
There are a number of ways to send money to an inmate at Billy Moore Correctional Center, both online and through snail mail. Remember, you will need their inmate ID number to send money. Do not mail money (cash, check, or money order) directly to your inmate!
ECOMMDIRECT
You can send money to an inmate or make purchases for them from the prison commissary using ECOMMDIRECT. To send money, click here and enter offender’s number, name, and confirm offender. Add deposit amount to your cart and checkout using a Visa, MasterCard, or Discover card for a service fee.
Friends and family can also make purchases each quarter for eligible offenders. The maximum spend is $60, with the exception of the 4th quarter. From October through December, the holiday spend limit is $85.
You can choose from the top selling commissary items and purchase them for your inmate instead of sending money. Items include snacks, hygiene products, and correspondence supplies.
JPAY
JPAY allows you to send money to an offender for a service fee. Visit their website at www.jpay.com or call 1.800.574.5729 to send funds using Visa or MasterCard credit/debit card.
ACCESS CORRECTIONS – SECURE DEPOSITS
1. Visit www.AccessCorrections.com
2. Telephone (toll-free): call 1.866.345.1884 for live bilingual agents available 24/7
MONEY ORDERS or CASHIER’S CHECKS
Must be made payable to “Inmate Trust Fund for Offender Name and Number”
- You may obtain deposit slips from offender or send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Inmate Trust Fund, PO Box 60, Huntsville, TX 77342-0060
- Send deposit and completed deposit slip to Inmate Trust Fund, PO Box 60, Huntsville, TX 77342-0060
Programs For Inmates
Billy Moore Correctional Center has achieved nationally-recognized corrections, education, and safety accreditations. It is accredited by the American Correctional Association—achieving 100% compliance for both mandatory and non-mandatory standards in its most recent audit.
Education
- High School Diploma by Goodwill Vocation
- Commercial Drivers License Prep
- Computerized Learning Systems
- On-The-Job Training
- Open Office Computer Apps
- Typing Master Pro
- Logistics by Kilgore College
Substance Abuse
- Celebrate Recovery
- Step Study (12 Study)
- Alcoholics/Narcotics Anonymous
Life Skills
- Acceleron Conduit
- Changes
- Abiding Fathers
- Inside Out Dads
- Reality Scenarios
Re-entry
- Road map
- SAMHSA Anger Management
- Servant Leadership
Therapy
- Individual Counseling
- Moral Reconation Therapy Domestic Violence (MRTDV)
- Sex Offender Treatment Program
Religious
- Quest For Manhood
- Lord Change My Attitude
- Homelitics
- Faith Based Dorm
- Religious Text Study
Recreation/other
- Art Workshop
- Fitness Program
- Offender Orientation
- Music Literacy (Guitar)
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Careers at Billy Moore Correctional Center
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