Harris County
Ed Gonzalez, Sheriff
8,431 FTE (2022)
$708.3M budget (Adopted FY2026 (Sheriff's Office: Patrol & Administration + Detention + Medical, General Fund operating; excl. capital & constables))
$150/resident
Compare with
similar counties ·
Texas average
Staffing breakdown
source: census_cog_e_2022 2022
| Sworn officers | 3,077 | (36%) |
|---|---|---|
| Custody officers | 1,411 | (17%) |
| Civilian staff | 3,943 | (47%) |
| Total | 8,431 |
Jail facilities
source: jail facility data 2026
| Facility | Beds |
|---|---|
| Harris | 10,466 |