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Texas Local Government Code - LOC GOV'T § 351.041. Sheriff

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) The sheriff of each county is the keeper of the county jail. The sheriff shall safely keep all prisoners committed to the jail by a lawful authority, subject to an order of the proper court.

(b) The sheriff may appoint a jailer to operate the jail and meet the needs of the prisoners, but the sheriff shall continue to exercise supervision and control over the jail.

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