Gonzales County
Keith Schmidt, Sheriff
56 FTE (2022)
$8M budget (Adopted FY2026 (County Sheriff dept 425 + County Jail dept 420 operating; excl. capital outlay, constables, DPS))
$406/resident
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Staffing breakdown
source: census_cog_e_2022 2022
| Sworn officers | 26 | (46%) |
|---|---|---|
| Custody officers | 20 | (36%) |
| Civilian staff | 10 | (18%) |
| Total | 56 |
Jail facilities
source: jail facility data 2026
| Facility | Beds |
|---|---|
| Gonzales | 96 |