Starr County
Rene "Orta" Fuentes, Sheriff
168 FTE (2022)
$8M budget (Approved FY2026 (Sheriff's Department + Detention Center operating; excl. capital outlay & constables))
$121/resident
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Staffing breakdown
source: census_cog_e_2022 2022
| Sworn officers | 42 | (25%) |
|---|---|---|
| Custody officers | 107 | (64%) |
| Civilian staff | 19 | (11%) |
| Total | 168 |
Jail facilities
source: jail facility data 2026
| Facility | Beds |
|---|---|
| Starr | 321 |