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Harris County Jail Passes State Inspection

May 4, 2019 – The Harris County Jail has passed an unannounced inspection by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards. As a result, the state’s largest county jail is considered to be in full compliance with state standards.

“I am proud of the men and women who take pride in fulfilling our duty to operate a clean, safe, and secure jail facility,” said Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. “We will continue working to not just meet the state’s standards, but to make our jail a model facility.”