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County warden reports jail repairs largely finished; commissioners raise inmate housing rate to $86/day
Summary
Warden Chief Knox updated the Commissioners Court on ongoing repairs at the Liberty County Jail and confirmed West Hall HVAC and security upgrades are nearly complete. Commissioners approved accepting the report and raised the per-inmate billing rate to $86 per day, effective March 1, 2026, to reflect higher inmate-care costs.
Warden Chief Knox reported that work on the Liberty County Jail’s West Hall is nearing completion, with two doors and a window left to repair and the HVAC described as "completely operational." Knox told the court that camera installation and expanded-metal security features are ongoing and that an East End overhaul will start after West Hall work finishes.
Knox said the…
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