Bi-State Jail is a 164-bed jail based in Texarkana, Bowie County, Texas. You can reach them anytime for inmate information at 903-798-3199.
Arrested individuals, whether for misdemeanors or felonies, are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on the charges, they may remain incarcerated until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.
The inmate search tool allows you to access the facility's inmate roster and see who is currently in custody.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail. Sentences longer than one year result in transfers to either the Texas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides all the information you need regarding inmate services, including the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
It's important to save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for correspondence. If you cannot locate it online, contact Bi-State Jail at 903-798-3199 for help.
Phone: 903-798-3199
Physical Address:
100 N. State Line Ave
Texarkana, TX 75501
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Bi-State Jail
100 N. State Line Ave
Texarkana, Texas 75501
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Bi-State Jail
100 N. State Line Ave
Texarkana, Texas 75501
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Bi-State Jail, 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 903-798-3199 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Bowie County and anywhere in Texas.
The Bi-State Jail maintains an average of 164 offenders in custody on any given day. The Bi-State Jail 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 Bi-State Jail is a 164 bed short term jail that is the only bi-county / bi-state jail in the country.
Because it is in Texarkana, on the border of Texas and Arkansas, it works with botht he local police in Texarkana, the Bowie County Sheriff's Office in Texas, and the Miller County Sheriff's Office in Arkanas, to book and process offenders in those jurisdictions.
Up until 2021 it was managed by La Salle Corrections, a privately held correctional company with jails and prisons in Texas and Louisiana, but was handed back to be managed by the Bowie County Sheriff's Office, a county twice the size of Miller County, Arkansas.
Inmates book into the Bi-State Jail can be found on this website.
After arrest, individuals are processed at Bi-State Jail, where they undergo a series of steps that determine their charges and whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, allowed to post bail, or held until their court date.
The first rule for anyone arrested is to remain silent. Anything they say can be used in court, so it’s best to speak only to an attorney about the incident.
Here are the typical stages of the booking process at Bi-State Jail:
Booking time varies, with some cases completed in an hour, but more complex cases, or those involving uncooperative behavior, can take up to 48 hours. If you need details about an offender’s bail or bond, contact the facility at 903-798-3199.
If someone is taken to Bi-State Jail in Texarkana for booking, the next steps depend on their case:
1. The individual may be released without bail, under a promise to appear at a court hearing.
2. They could be held in custody until their trial.
3. They may post a bail or bond for release. To find out the exact bail amount, call 903-798-3199.
Bail payments can be handled in various ways.
For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in Bowie County, Texas, visit the Bi-State Jail Bail FAQ page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Bi-State Jail? What is the Schedule?
100 N. State Line Ave
Texarkana, TX 75501
903-798-3199
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 903-798-3199 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 |
100 N. State Line Ave
Texarkana, TX 75501
903-798-3199
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 903-798-3199 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 Bi-State Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-798-3199 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 Bi-State Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bi-State Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-798-3199 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Bi-State Jail?
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.
Bi-State Jail 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 Bi-State Jail at 903-798-3199.
Choice 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Bi-State Jail 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 Bi-State Jail at 903-798-3199 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 903-798-3199 to ask facility personnel who to make the money order out to, and where to send it.
To deposit money in an inmate's account in Bowie County follow these instructions:
For more detailed information on Depositing Money, Ordering Commissary, Setting up Phone & Visitation Accounts; costs, fees, restrictions, rules and more with Tiger Commissary Services, check out our Send Money Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bi-State Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-798-3199 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Bi-State Jail?
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 Bi-State Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-798-3199 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Bi-State Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Bi-State Jail 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 Bi-State Jail 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#
Bi-State Jail
100 N. State Line Ave
Texarkana, Texas 75501
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Bi-State Jail
100 N. State Line Ave
Texarkana, Texas 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 Bi-State Jail 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 Bi-State Jail 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#
Bi-State Jail
100 N. State Line Ave
Texarkana, Texas 75501
For inmates receiving mail in the Bi-State Jail 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 Bi-State Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Bi-State Jail
100 N. State Line Ave
Texarkana, Texas 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 Bi-State Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-798-3199 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Bi-State Jail, 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 Bi-State Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-798-3199 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Bi-State Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Using Jail ATM Digital Messaging with an Inmate at Bi-State Jail - 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 Bi-State Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-798-3199 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Bi-State Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bi-State Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 903-798-3199 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?
