Grimes County
Donald G. Sowell, Sheriff
58 FTE (2022)
$6.5M budget (Adopted FY2026 (County Sheriff dept 0451 + Jail dept 0454 operating; excl. machinery & equipment capital, constables))
$219/resident
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Staffing breakdown
source: census_cog_e_2022 2022
| Sworn officers | 32 | (55%) |
|---|---|---|
| Custody officers | 25 | (43%) |
| Civilian staff | 1 | (2%) |
| Total | 58 |
Jail facilities
source: jail facility data 2026
| Facility | Beds |
|---|---|
| Grimes | 111 |