Big Spring-Flightline, TX

Getting approved to visit Big Spring Corr. Inst. takes two steps: the inmate adds you to their visiting list, and the Bureau of Prisons clears you separately. Approved visitors include relatives (grandparents, uncles, aunts, in‑laws, cousins) plus up to 10 non-relative friends. You'll fill out the BP‑A0629 visitor form, which collects detailed personal information and authorizes the Warden to access your criminal records. Leave anything blank, and processing stops. Expect a dress code. Physical contact is limited to handshakes, hugs, and kisses at the start and end of visits—conjugal visits aren't allowed. Inmates get at least four hours of visiting time monthly, though the Warden can limit visits to manage overcrowding. Check the BOP page for current hours, and arrange your own transportation.

Big Spring Correctional Institute uses TRUFONE to monitor inmate phone calls and electronic communications. The system can collect calling lists, call recordings, demographic data, and other intelligence for law enforcement. All regular calls go through the facility's monitored systems—third‑party calling arrangements aren't allowed. Attorney calls may be unmonitored in certain circumstances. For electronic messaging, Big Spring uses TRULINCS. It's text‑only (no attachments) with a 13,000-character limit per message. Both you and the incarcerated person must be approved before exchanging messages. Services and sign‑up steps can vary, so follow the vendor enrollment process and check the facility page for current registration, account setup, scheduling, and payment details.

Big Spring Corr. Inst. sorts incoming mail into two categories: general and special. Staff inspect general correspondence, while special incoming mail gets opened in front of the inmate for a physical contraband check. Packages from home aren't allowed unless you have prior written approval—and even then, only limited items like release clothing or authorized medical devices may be accepted. Want to send books or magazines? They must ship directly from publishers or approved sellers. Mailing them from home won't work. For broader context, Texas facilities often route personal mail through a central digital processing vendor that scans and delivers content electronically. Legal mail and verified publications may follow different handling rules.

Sending money to an inmate at Big Spring Corr. Inst. through MoneyGram ExpressPayment? Enter the account number as the inmate's eight-digit register number followed immediately by their last name (example: 12345678DOE). Use Receive Code 7932, set Company Name to Federal Bureau of Prisons, and list City & State as Washington, DC. Don't mail cash or personal checks—they won't be accepted. For mailed deposits, use money orders or cashier's checks. For electronic deposits, use approved online vendors or kiosks. Make sure you're an approved sender before depositing. The Inmate Trust Fund office can confirm whether a deposit arrived, but won't share balances or transaction details with anyone except the inmate.