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Officials warn Starr County jail revenue decline could widen budget gap
Summary
Sheriff’s office and county officials reported lower inmate housing revenue compared with last year and warned that if the trend continues the county could face a roughly $500,000 shortfall in coming months.
Starr County officials reported a decline in jail revenue and warned the trend could create a notable deficit if the county cannot secure additional inmate housing contracts.
The sheriff’s office presented revenue figures for May 2025 and noted a year‑over‑year decline in revenue from housed inmates. The sheriff’s representative said payments for federal and county inmate housing and related services produced substantial revenue in…
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