The Court approved renewing a contract with Southwestern Correctional, LLC (also doing business as LaSalle Southwest Corrections and LaSalle Management Company and LaSalle Corrections) for detention, care, and transport of people held under the Sheriff's Office authority, for one year at $38,453,920.
What it means for you
Persons detained under the Sheriff's Office authority will continue to be held, cared for, and transported by this private contractor through April 2027.
Outcome
A motion was made by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Ellis, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (4-0)
How each member voted
Lina Hidalgo (County Judge): AbsentRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AyeTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): AyeLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Aye
4–0, per the official record.