Sheriff reports 53 in county jail; county officials note staffing vacancies and sales‑tax dip

During opening department reports at the Burleson County Commissioners Court on April 22, Chief Rios of the Sheriff’s Office said the county jail held 53 people — 48 males and 5 females — and reported vacancies including two School Resource Officer positions and one dispatcher position.

Jody Tillery, the county’s Environmental Officer, said the office received eight additional septic permits and is handling six complaints involving on‑site sewage facilities and code violations. Elizabeth Rink, a representative with the Texas Department of Public Safety, announced that Burns was promoted to corporal. Election Administrator Dorothy Oliver reported early voting had begun for city and school elections.

In the auditor’s report, the county received $98,476 in sales tax in April, a 6.7% decrease from April 2023. County Judge Keith Schroeder also reported that the extension office remodel is progressing following a recent meeting with the Beaver Creek Development Board.

These items were provided as informational reports to the court; no separate votes were required beyond routine acceptance of departmental reports.