Texas sheriff oversight

Ellis County

Brad Norman, Sheriff 258 FTE (2022) $37.8M budget (Adopted FY2026 (Sheriff 0010 + Jail 0015, General Fund operating; excl. juvenile detention; no constable line in GF)) $193/resident
Staffing breakdown source: census_cog_e_2022 2022
Sworn officers 99 (38%)
Custody officers 122 (47%)
Civilian staff 37 (14%)
Total 258
Jail facilities source: jail facility data 2026
Facility Beds
Ellis 859