Commission accepts intergovernmental inmate-housing agreement with neighboring county

Sep 16, 2026

The commission accepted an intergovernmental agreement to house Matagorda County inmates when that county is overpopulated; commissioners approved the agreement by voice vote.

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Under Item 16 the court reviewed and accepted an intergovernmental agreement among Calhoun County, Matagord County, and Barrick Inmate Housing that allows Calhoun County to house Matagorda County inmates when the neighboring county becomes overpopulated.

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