County Sheriff

• Serves as a licensed peace officer and is responsible for enforcing the criminal laws of the state.
• Manages and operates the county jail.
• Provides security for the courts.
• Serves warrants and civil papers.
• Regulates bail bondsmen in counties with no bail bond board.
• May serve as the Tax Assessor-Collector in counties with fewer than 8,000 residents.

Visit the Sheriffs’ Association of Texas website to learn more.