Texas sheriff oversight

Orange County

Bobby Smith, Sheriff 161 FTE (2022) $18.2M budget (Adopted FY2026 (Sheriff's Department dept 740 + Sheriff's Correctional dept 743, operating; excl. constables, mental-health liaison)) $214/resident
Compare with similar counties · Texas average
Staffing breakdown source: census_cog_e_2022 2022
Sworn officers 64 (40%)
Custody officers 72 (45%)
Civilian staff 25 (16%)
Total 161
Jail facilities source: jail facility data 2026
Facility Beds
Orange 326

Statewide oversight reports on the sheriff or jails (15)

Reports from California state-level oversight bodies — auditors, inspectors, boards, and commissions — that mention Orange County in the context of the sheriff's office, jails, custody, deputies, or use-of-force.