Texas sheriff oversight

Palo Pinto County

JR Patterson, Sheriff 74 FTE (2022) $6.5M budget (Adopted FY2026 (Sheriff dept 560 + Special Crimes Unit dept 562 + Jail & Detention dept 565 operating; excl. capital equipment/vehicle, constables)) $227/resident
Staffing breakdown source: census_cog_e_2022 2022
Sworn officers 74 (100%)
Custody officers 0 (0%)
Civilian staff 0 (0%)
Total 74
Jail facilities source: jail facility data 2026
Facility Beds
Palo Pinto 142