Tarrant County
Bill Waybourn, Sheriff
1,932 FTE (2022)
$183.1M budget (Approved FY2026 (Sheriff Operations + Sheriff Confinement/Jail, General Fund operating; excl. capital, debt, constables, facilities-building costs))
$87/resident
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Staffing breakdown
source: census_cog_e_2022 2022
| Sworn officers | 426 | (22%) |
|---|---|---|
| Custody officers | 1,432 | (74%) |
| Civilian staff | 74 | (4%) |
| Total | 1,932 |
Jail facilities
source: jail facility data 2026
| Facility | Beds |
|---|---|
| Tarrant | 5,015 |