Sec. 351.041. SHERIFF. (a) The sheriff of each county is the keeper of the county jail. The sheriff shall safely keep all prisoners committed to the jail by a lawful authority, subject to an order of the proper court.
(b) The sheriff may appoint a jailer to operate the jail and meet the needs of the prisoners, but the sheriff shall continue to exercise supervision and control over the jail.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle B - County Public Safety
Chapter 351 - County Jails and Law Enforcement
Subchapter C. Operation of County Jails
Section 351.0415. Commissary Operation by Sheriff or Private Vendor
Section 351.04155. Commissary Operation by Sheriff in Certain Counties
Section 351.042. Jail Administrator in Bexar County
Section 351.043. Federal Prisoners
Section 351.044. Prisoner in Another County's Jail
Section 351.045. Employment of Health Care Providers
Section 351.046. Notice to Certain Governmental Entities
Section 351.047. Assistance With Reinstatement of Benefits
Section 351.048. Duties Following Miscarriage or Physical or Sexual Assault of Pregnant Prisoner