Jim Wells County court authorizes negotiations with architects for jail needs analysis
The commissioners voted to enter negotiations with Southwest Architects for a two‑phase facility needs analysis to assess whether to expand the county jail or build a new facility, citing rising out‑of‑county housing costs and staffing constraints. The court asked staff to vet a draft contract and return for final approval.
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The Jim Wells County Commissioners Court voted March 27 to enter negotiations with Southwest Architects, Inc. for a two‑phase jail facility needs analysis intended to inform whether the county should expand the existing jail or build a new facility.
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