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Court deputizes sheriff’s deputy, reviews jail staffing and applies for Hazard Mitigation Grant

Burleson County Commissioners Court · March 5, 2026
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Summary

Commissioners unanimously deputized Stephanie Smith, heard jail population and staffing reports, reviewed SB22 grant programs for rural law enforcement and approved a resolution to apply for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program related to the 2023 winter storm (DR #4705).

Burleson County Commissioners on Aug. 14 approved deputation of Stephanie Smith as a deputy sheriff and reviewed public-safety staffing and grant opportunities. The deputation motion, moved by Commissioner David Hildebrand and seconded by Commissioner Faust, passed unanimously.

Chief Rios reported the jail held 47 inmates (44 males, 3 females) and cited staffing vacancies: two patrol…

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