Wharton County
Shannon Srubar, Sheriff
86 FTE (2022)
$9.6M budget (Adopted FY2026 (Sheriff dept 560 + Jail & Detention Facility dept 512 operating; excl. capital outlay, constables). Wharton budgets on a calendar fiscal year.)
$231/resident
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Staffing breakdown
source: census_cog_e_2022 2022
| Sworn officers | 39 | (45%) |
|---|---|---|
| Custody officers | 36 | (42%) |
| Civilian staff | 11 | (13%) |
| Total | 86 |
Jail facilities
source: jail facility data 2026
| Facility | Beds |
|---|---|
| Wharton | 168 |