Hockley County
Chris Wischkaemper, Sheriff
38 FTE (2022)
$3.5M budget (Proposed FY2026 - APPROVED column (Sheriff dept 560 + Detention dept 561 operating; excl. capital, constables). Only the Proposed budget is posted; Hockley budgets on a calendar fiscal year.)
$161/resident
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Staffing breakdown
source: census_cog_e_2022 2022
| Sworn officers | 17 | (45%) |
|---|---|---|
| Custody officers | 18 | (47%) |
| Civilian staff | 3 | (8%) |
| Total | 38 |
Jail facilities
source: jail facility data 2026
| Facility | Beds |
|---|---|
| Hockley | 64 |