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Gregg County approves limited inmate labor for county historical museum in November
Summary
The sheriff requested and the court approved using inmate labor for two days in November 2025 to assist the Gregg County Historical Museum; sheriff noted staffing shortages (12 jailer openings, one deputy opening) and credited recent pay adjustments for improving retention.
The Gregg County sheriff requested approval on Oct. 28 to use inmate labor to support the Gregg County Historical Museum, a 501(c)(3), and the court approved two days of inmate labor in November 2025 after the sheriff said scheduling limited the department’s ability to provide the originally requested four days.
The sheriff told the court the office currently has 12 jailer openings and one deputy opening and thanked the court for recent pay adjustments that have helped retention. He also described recent hires and academy graduates who were sworn in as deputies.
Judge Stout asked for a motion, and the court approved the sheriff’s reduced request. No contract details, supervision plans, or liability discussions were recorded on the public transcript.
Why it matters: Use of inmate labor for nonprofit or public projects requires compliance with Texas statutes and local policies; the court’s approval establishes the county’s authorization for the limited work in November but the transcript does not show operational terms or supervision arrangements.
Quote: "So we're asking for those 2 days to be approved," the sheriff said.
