Denton County, Texas
Tracy Murphree, Sheriff
$73.1M budget (Adopted FY2026 (Sheriff Admin/Operations/Communications/Mental Health + County Jail + Jail Health, operating; excl. capital & constables). Note: Denton is a low-tax suburban county.)
$80/resident
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Jail facilities
source: jail facility data 2026
| Facility | Beds |
|---|---|
| Denton | 1,788 |