Erath County
Matt Coates, Sheriff
87 FTE (2022)
$9.7M budget (Adopted FY2026 (Sheriff dept 560 less capitalized equipment + Jail dept 561 operating; excl. constables))
$227/resident
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Staffing breakdown
source: census_cog_e_2022 2022
| Sworn officers | 49 | (56%) |
|---|---|---|
| Custody officers | 38 | (44%) |
| Civilian staff | 0 | (0%) |
| Total | 87 |
Jail facilities
source: jail facility data 2026
| Facility | Beds |
|---|---|
| Erath | 145 |