Hidalgo County
J. E. "Eddie" Guerra, Sheriff
1,090 FTE (2022)
$102.8M budget (Adopted FY2026 calendar-year (Sheriff law enforcement + Jail + Willacy Co jail-bed contract, operating; excl. capital, juvenile corrections, adult probation, constables))
$118/resident
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Staffing breakdown
source: census_cog_e_2022 2022
| Sworn officers | 361 | (33%) |
|---|---|---|
| Custody officers | 622 | (57%) |
| Civilian staff | 107 | (10%) |
| Total | 1,090 |
Jail facilities
source: jail facility data 2026
| Facility | Beds |
|---|---|
| Hidalgo | 1,432 |