Texas sheriff oversight

Hopkins County

Lewis Tatum, Sheriff 83 FTE (2022) $8.2M budget (Adopted FY2026 (County Sheriff dept 560 + County Jail dept 563 operating; excl. autos/technology/machinery capital, constables, dispatch)) $220/resident
Staffing breakdown source: census_cog_e_2022 2022
Sworn officers 31 (37%)
Custody officers 39 (47%)
Civilian staff 13 (16%)
Total 83
Jail facilities source: jail facility data 2026
Facility Beds
Hopkins 240