Smith County
Larry R. Smith, Sheriff
602 FTE (2022)
$51.7M budget (Adopted FY2026 (Dept 559 Dispatch Operations-Sheriff + Dept 560 Sheriff + Dept 561 Jail operating; excl. constables, juvenile))
$220/resident
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Staffing breakdown
source: census_cog_e_2022 2022
| Sworn officers | 158 | (26%) |
|---|---|---|
| Custody officers | 401 | (67%) |
| Civilian staff | 43 | (7%) |
| Total | 602 |
Jail facilities
source: jail facility data 2026
| Facility | Beds |
|---|---|
| Smith | 1,149 |