Cameron County
Manuel Trevino, Sheriff
682 FTE (2022)
$42M budget (Approved FY2026 (Jail/Detention Centers + M&O Jail + Jail Infirmary + Sheriff + M&O Sheriff + Sheriff Auto Theft, General Fund operating; excl. capital, debt, constables))
$100/resident
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Staffing breakdown
source: census_cog_e_2022 2022
| Sworn officers | 151 | (22%) |
|---|---|---|
| Custody officers | 498 | (73%) |
| Civilian staff | 33 | (5%) |
| Total | 682 |
Jail facilities
source: jail facility data 2026
| Facility | Beds |
|---|---|
| Cameron | 1,746 |