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Harris County lays out phased plan to bring inmates home as jail repairs continue
Summary
Sheriff and county officials presented a staged plan to repatriate up to 400 inmates from out‑of‑state contracts over 2026–27 as in‑county floors are renovated and staffing increases, while commissioners pressed for faster schedules and clearer staffing and budget plans.
Harris County officials presented a phased plan to reduce the number of inmates housed under out‑of‑county contracts, saying gradual repatriation depends on finishing in‑county repairs and hiring detention officers.
Sheriff’s Office leaders outlined an initial move to bring back about 100 inmates from the most distant out‑of‑state site this year, followed by another 150 later in the year and the remainder in 2027, once renovated beds and staffing are available. The sheriff’s office estimated annual savings from the first two steps of roughly $2.9…
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