BEEVILLE – Bee County has agreed to house inmates from neighboring San Patricio County to help relieve overcrowding at its facility while generating extra revenue for local operations.
The Bee County Commissioners Court unanimously approved an interlocal agreement with San Patricio County during its regular meeting Tuesday morning. Bee County Sheriff Randy Aguirre told commissioners that San Patricio County’s jail reached full capacity and requested assistance with extra bed space.
Bee County is currently housing between 21 and 22 inmates from San Patricio County and federal authorities. The county charges more than $76 per inmate per day, providing a steady monthly revenue stream…