Brooks County
Urbino "Benny" Martinez, Sheriff
44 FTE (2022)
$1.9M budget (Proposed FY2026 (Jail 0512 + Sheriff 0560 + Sheriff Traffic Division 0561 + Sheriff/Dispatchers 0562 operating; excl. constables, capital). Only Proposed posted. South Texas border county.)
$270/resident
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Staffing breakdown
source: census_cog_e_2022 2022
| Sworn officers | 23 | (52%) |
|---|---|---|
| Custody officers | 17 | (39%) |
| Civilian staff | 4 | (9%) |
| Total | 44 |
Jail facilities
source: jail facility data 2026
| Facility | Beds |
|---|---|
| Brooks | 36 |