Austin County
Jack Brandes, Sheriff
76 FTE (2022)
$7.1M budget (Proposed FY2026 (Sheriff's Dept 113 + County Jail Maint 114 operating; capital outlay in separate dept 127, excluded; constables excl.). Only Proposed posted.)
$234/resident
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Staffing breakdown
source: census_cog_e_2022 2022
| Sworn officers | 37 | (49%) |
|---|---|---|
| Custody officers | 26 | (34%) |
| Civilian staff | 13 | (17%) |
| Total | 76 |
Jail facilities
source: jail facility data 2026
| Facility | Beds |
|---|---|
| Austin | 89 |