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Guadalupe County to budget planning dollars for jail study as capacity concerns rise

5019875 · June 17, 2025
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Summary

Commissioners discussed near-term capacity strains at the county jail and directed inclusion of planning funds in the coming budget to study options, timelines and possible bonding; officials noted the process from planning to construction could span multiple years.

Several commissioners raised concerns during the June 17 workshop about the county jail's near-term capacity and an out-of-service wing. One commissioner urged budgeting for outside planning dollars to analyze needs and options for adult detention capacity.

“We keep bordering on being full, little short of full, being full. We're gonna have to move forward with that.…

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