Detention Center Population and Housing Costs
Potter County
Summary
The county reviewed the jail population report, which stood at 577 inmates with housing arrangements in other counties.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
Housing inmates in outside facilities incurs operational and boarding costs.
County jail administration managing capacity.
County taxpayers bearing the cost of overcrowded local correctional facilities.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Commissioners' Court - Sep 14, 2026
The county jail is operating near capacity with 639 inmates, requiring numerous individuals to be housed out-of-county in facilities across Texas.
Commissioners' Court - Mar 23, 2026
The county reviewed the jail population report, which stood at 577 inmates with housing arrangements in other counties.
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