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Court approves interlocal inmate housing agreements with Somervell and Wise counties

Parker County Commissioners Court · March 24, 2025
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Summary

The court authorized interlocal agreements to house inmates in Somervell County (at $100 per day) and Wise County; motions carried unanimously. The agreements allow the county to place inmates off‑site as part of capacity and logistics planning.

The court approved a local agreement to house Parker County inmates in Somervell County at a rate of $100 per day and a similar agreement with Wise County. County counsel said the interlocal arrangements allow the county to manage jail capacity and transport as needed. The motions for both interlocal agreements were made and carried unanimously (5–0).