How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Moore Unit's official visiting hours (I‑218) are Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. How often you can visit gets confusing: the unit visitation index says one visit per weekend, while I‑218 says one visit per visiting cycle (Monday through the following Sunday). Regular visits last two hours, starting when both you and the inmate are present. Traveling more than 250 miles one way? You may qualify for an extended visit of up to four hours at the warden's discretion. You'll need to create your own online scheduler account—staff can't do it for you—and use the inmate's eight‑digit TDCJ or SID number. If privileges are removed, the scheduler will show "Not Approved for Visits." Before you drive, call to confirm assignment and status, bring photo ID, and follow rules on permitted items and visitor list limits (max 10 names).
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Most denied visits at Moore Unit come down to a few preventable mistakes: not confirming visit details, showing up without the right ID, or bringing items that won't make it past the secure perimeter. Use the sections below as a quick check before you leave home.
Planning a visit gets easier once you understand three things: when visits happen, how long they last, and how often your loved one can receive them. Here's what TDCJ's official rules say—plus where the wording conflicts, so you can plan ahead and avoid getting turned away.
Scheduling your first visit can feel like a lot. But once you set up your TDCJ Online Visitation Scheduler account and get approved, booking a visit at Moore Unit is pretty straightforward.
Visiting someone at Moore Unit comes down to two things: being on the inmate's approved Visitors List and the inmate having active visitation privileges. Once you understand the list limits, change windows, and what those online scheduler messages actually mean, planning a visit gets a lot easier.
Moore Unit’s visiting hours (I‑218) are Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Published guidance conflicts. The unit visitation index says each inmate is allowed only one visit per weekend, while I‑218 says normally one visit per visiting cycle (Monday through the following Sunday). Call the unit to confirm before you travel.
Yes. Call to confirm the inmate is assigned to Moore Unit and has visitation privileges before you drive. You’ll also need photo ID and your own online scheduler account when scheduling visits.
Prison visits take planning. The last thing you want is to arrive and discover the person you're visiting has been moved, lost their privileges, or visitation was canceled. Run through this quick checklist before heading to the Moore Unit.
Sending money to someone at Moore Unit is straightforward once you know who can send it, what payment types work, and how long certain deposits are held.
Sending letters, cards, or photos to someone at the Moore Unit? Here's the key thing to know: all mail goes through TDCJ's digital mail system. You'll send it to a processing center where it gets scanned and delivered digitally.
