McLennan County
Parnell McNamara, Sheriff
647 FTE (2022)
$57.4M budget (Adopted FY2026 (Sheriff 2200 + Jail 2410 + Jack Harwell Detention 2411 + Jail Medical 2414 + JHDC Medical 2415, General Fund operating; excl. capital/CIP, constables, juvenile))
$220/resident
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Staffing breakdown
source: census_cog_e_2022 2022
| Sworn officers | 128 | (20%) |
|---|---|---|
| Custody officers | 487 | (75%) |
| Civilian staff | 32 | (5%) |
| Total | 647 |
Jail facilities
source: jail facility data 2026
| Facility | Beds |
|---|---|
| McLennan | 1,774 |