Texas commission finds Colorado County Jail meets minimum standards, inspector lists technical follow-ups

The Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) inspected the Colorado County Jail on April 20, 2026 and issued a Certificate of Compliance that the facility met Texas Minimum Jail Standards, the court’s packet shows. The TCJS letter to Sheriff Justin Lindemann and county officials notes compliance but also attaches a Requirements Review and technical-assistance items that the jail must address.

Inspector Michael Garrett reported several follow-up items the jail must complete: the kitchen Ansul hood was one month past due for its six‑month inspection (photo evidence of inspection required within 30 days); suicide‑screening forms were not consistently completed (a plan of action and staff training required within 30 days); rust and sanitation issues were observed in inmate housing (photographic remediation evidence due within 30–60 days); and recreation documentation did not reliably show inmates received one hour of supervised recreation at least three days weekly (a corrective plan due within 30 days). The TCJS correspondence and Requirements Review are included in the meeting packet.