Knox County
Christopher Mendoza, Sheriff
13 FTE (2022)
$998,247 budget (Adopted FY2026 (Sheriff dept 51801 + Jail Expenses dept 52401 operating; no capital lines; constable separate))
$300/resident
Compare with
similar counties ·
Texas average
Staffing breakdown
source: census_cog_e_2022 2022
| Sworn officers | 3 | (23%) |
|---|---|---|
| Custody officers | 2 | (15%) |
| Civilian staff | 8 | (62%) |
| Total | 13 |
Jail facilities
source: jail facility data 2026
| Facility | Beds |
|---|---|
| Knox | 14 |