Dimmit County
Chris A. Castaneda, Sheriff
66 FTE (2022)
$6.4M budget (Adopted FY2026 (Sheriff + County Jail operating; excl. capital, HIDTA & SB22 grant funds, constables). South Texas border county.)
$743/resident
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Staffing breakdown
source: census_cog_e_2022 2022
| Sworn officers | 34 | (52%) |
|---|---|---|
| Custody officers | 22 | (33%) |
| Civilian staff | 10 | (15%) |
| Total | 66 |
Jail facilities
source: jail facility data 2026
| Facility | Beds |
|---|---|
| Dimmit | 95 |