Fort Bend County
Eric Fagan, Sheriff
1,129 FTE (2022)
$124M budget (Adopted FY2026 (Sheriff Detention Operating + Sheriff Bailiffs + Sheriff Enforcement Operating, General Fund operating; excl. capital, debt, constables, facilities jail-maintenance))
$149/resident
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Staffing breakdown
source: census_cog_e_2022 2022
| Sworn officers | 449 | (40%) |
|---|---|---|
| Custody officers | 551 | (49%) |
| Civilian staff | 129 | (11%) |
| Total | 1,129 |
Jail facilities
source: jail facility data 2026
| Facility | Beds |
|---|---|
| Fort Bend | 1,770 |