TDCJ - Billy Moore Correctional Center (BM) - MTC

Private Facility

Last Updated: February 10, 2024
Address
8500 FM 3053, Overton, TX 75684
Beds
500
County
Rusk
Phone
903-834-6186
Fax
903-834-6576

B. Moore Unit is for Private Facility offenders have not been sentenced yet and are detained here until their case is heard.

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TDCJ - Billy Moore Correctional Center (BM) - MTC operates as a State - low facility in Overton, TX, under contracts with Texas DOC, Federal Bureau of Prisons, and US Marshal Service. It accommodates inmates from various jurisdictions, categorized by custody level, including work release residents seeking reentry success. Emphasizing inmate rehabilitation, B. Moore Unit offers robust educational and vocational programs. Onsite services cover dietary, health, fitness, education, religious practices, and entertainment. The facility upholds high standards for government contracts through regular inspections, vital for its continued operation.

The Billy Moore Unit, a male facility with a capacity of 500 inmates, accommodates individuals at custody levels G1 and G2 across an approximate acreage of 210. While the facility does not engage in agricultural or manufacturing operations, it prioritizes unit maintenance to ensure a safe and functional environment for its residents.

Medical care at Moore includes ambulatory medical, dental, and mental health services, all managed by UTMB to meet the healthcare needs of the inmate population. Additionally, educational opportunities are available, covering adult basic education, GED preparation, and life skills training. Vocational programs offered at Moore include custodial maintenance, electrical trades, painting and home decor, and short-term computer courses to equip inmates with valuable skills for future employment.

In terms of additional programs and services, Moore provides an adult education program when available, along with chaplaincy services, a faith-based dormitory, and initiatives like the GO KIDS program aimed at promoting personal growth and development among inmates. While the facility does not currently have community work projects, it fosters a supportive environment through volunteer initiatives, particularly focusing on religious and faith-based studies and activities.

Operated by Management and Training Corporation (MTC), the Billy Moore Unit is dedicated to providing a structured and rehabilitative environment to support the rehabilitation and successful reintegration of its inmate population back into society.

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Visitation Information

Inmate Visitation

Visitation plays an important role in maintaining the association between inmates and their friends and family as well as strengthening family ties. Visitation Procedure Update (effective December 28, 2023)

Preparing for your visit:

Before you travel to a unit:

  • Confirm the inmate is assigned to the unit you are planning to visit and has visitation privileges.
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  • Confirm the unit visitation schedule and verify that visitation has not been canceled. An eligible inmate cannot receive visitors if visitation has been canceled.

  • Do not bring cash (except coins, not more than $35).

  • No cell phones inside the secure perimeter.

  • Spiritual visits must be coordinated through the warden’s office.

Each inmate is only allowed one visit per weekend. To the extent possible, individuals on an inmate’s Visitors List should coordinate with one another and with the inmate to prevent subsequent visitors from being declined when they arrive at the unit.

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