The Bowie County Correctional Facility is a 748-bed jail located in the city of Texarkana, Bowie County, Texas. For inmate details, you can contact them 24/7 at 903-798-3505.
This facility processes offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. They undergo booking and processing, and depending on their charges, may remain incarcerated until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.
Use the inmate search tool to see who is currently in custody.
Inmates serving less than one year will do their time at this jail, while those with longer sentences will be transferred to the Texas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, mailing them, receiving phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
It is useful to keep the inmate's jail ID or booking number for correspondence purposes. If it’s not available online, contact Bowie County Correctional Facility at 903-798-3505 for assistance.
Phone: 903-798-3505
Physical Address:
105 West Front Street
Texarkana, TX 75501
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Bowie County Correctional
105 W Front Street
Texarkana, TX 75501
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Bowie County Correctional
105 W Front Street
Texarkana, TX 75501
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Bowie County Correctional Facility, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 903-798-3505 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Bowie County and anywhere in Texas.
Bowie County Correctional Facility Inmate Search
The Bowie County Correctional Facility maintains an average of 748 offenders in custody on any given day. The Bowie County Correctional Facility has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Bowie County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 18,240 offenders.
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The Bowie County Correctional Facility, located in Bowie County, Texas, is a correctional facility that serves as a secure holding center for individuals awaiting trial or sentencing. The jail is designed to accommodate a total of 748 beds, providing separate housing areas for male and female inmates. One notable feature of the Bowie County Jail is its commitment to offering various programs aimed at the rehabilitation and reintegration of inmates. These programs include educational opportunities, vocational training, substance abuse counseling, and mental health services. By providing inmates with access to these resources, the jail aims to reduce recidivism rates and equip individuals with the necessary tools for a successful return to society upon their release.
The address is 105 West Front Street
Texarkana, TX 75501 and the phone is 903-798-3505.
However, the Bowie County Jail has faced several reported problems over the years. One recurring issue has been overcrowding, which can strain resources and make it challenging to maintain a safe and secure environment. Additionally, there have been concerns raised regarding the availability and quality of healthcare services provided to inmates. Some reports have highlighted delays in medical attention and inadequate staffing levels, potentially compromising the well-being of incarcerated individuals. Efforts have been made to address these issues, but ongoing improvements and increased funding are needed to ensure the jail operates in accordance with established standards and prioritizes the welfare of its inmates.
Up until two years ago the facility was managed by a private jail company called Lasalle Corrections. It is now back with the Bowie County Sheriff's Department again.
Mail can be received every day and is processed and passed to the inmates quickly. Friends and family can also send them money and buy them commissary online, and set up a phone account that allows the inmates to call them during the day and evening seven days a week. They also can use an instant messaging system to interact electronically.
All the information on these inmate services can be found in the sections below. If you still have questions, you can phone the jail 24 hours a day by calling 903-798-3505.
Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Bowie County Correctional Facility. The booking process confirms identity, charges, and whether the individual will be released, granted bail, or held until court.
It is advisable to remain silent during booking, as anything said can be used against the individual later. Legal counsel should be consulted before any statements are made.
The booking steps at Bowie County Correctional Facility include:
Depending on circumstances, the booking process can take one hour or up to 48 hours. To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 903-798-3505.
Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Bowie County Correctional Facility in Texarkana for processing. The next steps vary:
1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 903-798-3505 to confirm the bail amount.
There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.
For more information about bail in Bowie County, Texas, see the Bowie County Correctional Facility Bail Guide.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Bowie County Correctional Facility? What is the Schedule?
105 West Front Street
Texarkana, TX 75501
903-798-3505
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 903-798-3505 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
105 West Front Street
Texarkana, TX 75501
903-798-3505
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 903-798-3505 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | HOURS | SEX |
| SUN | 10AM-12PM | FEMALE |
| SUN | 12PM-10PM | MALE |
| TUE | 8AM -12PM | FEMALE |
| TUE | 12PM-5PM | MALE Last Name N-Z |
| TUE | 5PM-10PM | MALE Last Name A-M |
| THU | 10AM-4PM | MALE Last Name A-M |
| THU | 4PM-10PM | MALE Last Name N-Z |
| SAT | 10AM-4PM | MALE |
| SAT | 4PM-10PM | FEMALE |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bowie County Correctional Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-798-3505 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Bowie County Correctional Facility?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bowie County Correctional Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-798-3505 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Bowie County Correctional Facility?
There are three choices for putting money on an inmate's books:
Choice 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person.
Jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment.
Bowie County Correctional Facility has a Tiger Kiosk in the Lobby that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
If you can't get your questions answered online call the Bowie County Correctional Facility at 903-798-3505.
Choice 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Bowie County Correctional Facility and others often use a private company to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.
Go to the online site for depositing funds. You will need to register an account, which is free to do and use a debit/credit card for the deposits.
Choice 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Call Bowie County Correctional Facility at 903-798-3505 to confirm the address to send the money order to and how they want it made out.
Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting his account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 903-798-3505 to ask facility personnel who to make the money order out to, and where to send it.
To purchase commissary for an inmate in Bowie County follow these instructions:
For more detailed information on Ordering Commissary, Depositing Money, Setting up Phone & Visitation Accounts; costs, fees, restrictions, rules and more with Tiger Commissary Services, check out our Commissary Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bowie County Correctional Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-798-3505 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Bowie County Correctional Facility?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Bowie County, or to assist them in making phone calls from jail to other people, follow these steps:
For all the information regarding phone calls with Bowie County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bowie County Correctional Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-798-3505 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Bowie County Correctional Facility, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Bowie County Correctional Facility allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Bowie County Correctional Facility also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.
Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Bowie County Correctional
105 W Front Street
Texarkana, TX 75501
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Bowie County Correctional
105 W Front Street
Texarkana, TX 75501
Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
The Bowie County Correctional Facility allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Bowie County Correctional Facility standards will be disposed of.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Bowie County Correctional
105 W Front Street
Texarkana, TX 75501
For inmates receiving mail in the Bowie County Correctional Facility there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
All mail is to be shipped to the Bowie County Correctional Facility:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Bowie County Correctional
105 W Front Street
Texarkana, TX 75501
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bowie County Correctional Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-798-3505 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Bowie County Correctional Facility, and what can I purchase?
If you want to purchase Commissary for your inmate online click on the image below and follow the instructions.
To purchase commissary for an inmate in Bowie County follow these instructions:
For more detailed information on Ordering Commissary, Depositing Money, Setting up Phone & Visitation Accounts; costs, fees, restrictions, rules and more with Tiger Commissary Services, check out our Commissary Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bowie County Correctional Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-798-3505 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Bowie County Correctional Facility using an Online Messaging Service?
Using Jail ATM Digital Messaging with an Inmate at Bowie County Correctional Facility - Sending and Receiving Messages.
How It Works:
Once you sign up with Jail ATM instant Messaging you can you can send texts from the cell phone associated with the mobile number you provided at sign-up, and receive text messages from the inmate on the same cell phone. You can only use the phone number you signed up with or it won't work.
To learn more about this email service, check out our full instructions, including fees at our emailing and texting page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bowie County Correctional Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-798-3505 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Bowie County Correctional Facility have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bowie County Correctional Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-798-3505 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Bowie County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Bowie County?
This facility, known as "Bowie County Correctional Facility" is also known as Bowie County Jail & Sheriff, Bi-State Jail, Bowie County Jail & Correctional Facility , Bowie County Jail & Correctional Facility , Texas, Bowie.
