Texas sheriff oversight

Ward County, Texas

Micheal Franco, Sheriff $6.7M budget (Adopted FY2026 (Sheriff dept 0330 + Jail dept 0340 operating; excl. vehicle purchase $150,000 & repeater upgrade $16,821 capital). Permian-Basin oil county.) $586/resident
Jail facilities source: jail facility data 2026
Facility Beds
Ward 118