Lavaca County
Steven Greenwell, Sheriff
43 FTE (2022)
$5.2M budget (Adopted FY2026 (Sheriff dept 5560 + Jail dept 5512 + Dispatching dept 5513 operating; excl. labeled capital lines, constables). Dispatch carved from Sheriff in FY26.)
$256/resident
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Staffing breakdown
source: census_cog_e_2022 2022
| Sworn officers | 22 | (51%) |
|---|---|---|
| Custody officers | 12 | (28%) |
| Civilian staff | 9 | (21%) |
| Total | 43 |
Jail facilities
source: jail facility data 2026
| Facility | Beds |
|---|---|
| Lavaca | 48 |