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Tex. Local Government Code § 361.026

RESPONSIBILITY FOR OPERATION OF JAIL

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Tex. Local Government Code § 361.026, RESPONSIBILITY FOR OPERATION OF JAIL, Texas, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/692937
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The contract must provide: (1) that the sheriffs of the two counties are jointly responsible for the operation of any jail, lockup, jail annex, or other detention facility in the justice center and for the custody, care, and treatment of persons in custody in that facility; or (2) for the employment of a jailer who shall exercise those responsibilities.