Billy Moore Correctional Center Overview
Billy Moore Correctional Center is located at 8500 FM 3053 North in Overton, within Rusk County. The facility map identifies it as a Texas Department of Criminal Justice facility, privately operated by Management & Training Corporation under TDCJ contract. It is described as a minimum-security correctional center or transfer-style state facility for adult male TDCJ inmates. It is not covered by the Rusk County/Synergistic jail roster.
This distinction is important because Overton is in Rusk County, but Billy Moore is not the county jail. A person at Billy Moore may have been sentenced in Rusk County or in another Texas county. Local county jail records answer local booking and pretrial custody questions; TDCJ records answer state custody and unit assignment questions. Court records remain with the sentencing court and clerk, while custody location is checked through TDCJ and the unit.
The image below comes from the TDCJ Billy Moore Correctional Center unit page, the source matched to this facility in the image manifest.
Billy Moore Correctional Center Capacity and Population
The TDCJ unit directory lists Billy Moore Correctional Center with a capacity of 500. That number describes the state facility, not the Rusk County Jail population. It should not be combined with the county jail's TCJS capacity or county jail population when explaining local pretrial detention. The county jail and state correctional center are separate custody systems with separate lookup tools and rules.
The research did not include a current daily population count for Billy Moore. For that reason, this page uses the sourced TDCJ capacity and avoids creating an occupancy number. For a specific person, the public question is whether the TDCJ locator shows Billy Moore as the current facility and whether the unit confirms the assignment before visitation, release pickup, or time-sensitive travel. TDCJ's locator notice states that information is updated on working days only and is at least 24 hours old.
How to Look Up an Inmate at Billy Moore Correctional Center
Use the TDCJ inmate search to look for a person at Billy Moore Correctional Center. The locator allows searches by last name, first name, TDCJ number, SID number, gender, and race. A TDCJ profile can show the person's identifiers, current facility, status, sentence or case information, and projected release or parole-related dates where available. The Rusk County jail roster should be used only when the person may still be in county jail custody.
- Open the TDCJ inmate search rather than the county jail roster.
- Search by TDCJ number or SID number when possible; otherwise use name fields and optional filters.
- Check the current facility field for Billy Moore Correctional Center.
- Call 903-834-6186 before travel or pickup because online TDCJ data is not real time.
If the person is not listed with TDCJ, search the custody path that fits the situation. A recent Rusk County arrest belongs first in the Rusk County/Synergistic roster and the jail phone line. Federal sentenced custody belongs in the BOP locator. Immigration detention belongs in ICE ODLS. Texas VINELink may help with notification, but it does not replace direct confirmation from the unit or jail.
Billy Moore Correctional Center Address and Contact
Billy Moore is in Overton, not at the Henderson county jail address. Visitors, relatives, and release-planning contacts should use the unit address and phone for facility matters. Use TDCJ statewide pages for general rules and the TDCJ locator for assignment searches. Do not route Billy Moore visitors to Rusk County Jail unless a separate county jail issue exists.
Billy Moore Correctional Center
8500 FM 3053 North
Overton, TX 75684
903-834-6186
Call the unit before visiting, mailing, or planning pickup.
Visiting Someone at Billy Moore Correctional Center
Use TDCJ visitation rules for Billy Moore Correctional Center. Visitors should confirm approval, scheduling, identification, dress code, and unit status before travel. Because Billy Moore is a state correctional center, its visitation process should not be treated like a county jail lobby visit. Security level, classification, transfer status, disciplinary restrictions, medical movement, and lockdowns can all affect whether a visit is allowed.
| Visitation Item | Billy Moore Instruction | Source Path |
|---|---|---|
| Approval | Follow TDCJ approved-visitor procedures before scheduling. | TDCJ visitation |
| Schedule | Call the unit for current schedule and lockdown status. | Unit phone |
| Identification | Bring current photo identification and follow entry rules. | TDCJ visitation |
| Dress code | Follow TDCJ dress-code standards and unit instructions. | TDCJ visitation |
| Transfer status | Confirm the person has not moved before travel. | TDCJ locator and unit phone |
Mail, Phone, and Money at Billy Moore Correctional Center
Mail and money for Billy Moore follow TDCJ statewide rules. Mail should include the inmate's name, TDCJ number, and the correct unit address under TDCJ inmate mail instructions. Deposits should use the TDCJ Inmate Trust Fund and approved channels. Phone and electronic messaging rules are TDCJ matters and may be affected by unit status or the person's custody restrictions.
| Service | Provider / Detail |
|---|---|
| Mail Address | Use the inmate name, TDCJ number, and Billy Moore unit address under TDCJ mail rules. |
| Phone / Messaging | Use TDCJ phone and messaging resources; confirm restrictions with the unit. |
| Money Deposit | Use TDCJ Inmate Trust Fund approved deposit channels. |
| Notifications | Use Texas VINELink for custody or release notifications when available. |
TDCJ Admission and Transfer Status at Billy Moore
Billy Moore does not handle ordinary county booking after a street arrest. A person arrives through the TDCJ custody process after sentencing, classification, transfer, or assignment. Someone arrested in Rusk County may pass through the county jail first, but once TDCJ receives the person, the state locator and unit phone become the custody tools. During transition, county and state records may not update at the same time.
Because Billy Moore is described as a minimum-security correctional center or transfer-style state facility, transfer status can matter. A person may be assigned there and later moved within TDCJ. Always verify the current unit before mailing items, scheduling a visit, or driving to Overton. If the question is about the criminal case instead of the person's physical location, use the court and clerk records from the county where the case was filed.
About Billy Moore Correctional Center
Billy Moore Correctional Center is one of three TDCJ-linked facilities in or near Rusk County identified in the facility map. It differs from Bradshaw State Jail, which is a state-jail felony facility in Henderson, and from East Texas Treatment Facility, which is treatment and sanction oriented. Billy Moore is in Overton and should be routed as its own unit for contact, mail, and travel.
The research did not locate a current Billy Moore daily population number, special public schedule, or program list beyond the TDCJ unit directory capacity and contact details. The page therefore uses the documented unit capacity, TDCJ locator, TDCJ visitation rules, TDCJ mail rules, TDCJ trust-fund resources, and unit phone. That preserves the boundary between sourced facility facts and operational details that should be confirmed directly.
Note: Confirm Billy Moore unit assignment and current visitation status before traveling to Overton.