Texas sheriff oversight

Kleberg County

Richard Kirkpatrick, Sheriff 145 FTE (2022) $7.9M budget (Adopted FY2026 (County Sheriff dept 560 + Jail/Detention dept 512 operating; excl. vehicles/over-$5k equipment capital, constables)) $257/resident
Staffing breakdown source: census_cog_e_2022 2022
Sworn officers 34 (23%)
Custody officers 95 (66%)
Civilian staff 16 (11%)
Total 145
Jail facilities source: jail facility data 2026
Facility Beds
Kleberg 160