Hays County OKs overflow inmate housing agreement amid jail staffing issues

HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — In a 4-1 vote Tuesday, the majority of the Hays County Commissioners Court approved a tri-party agreement to house additional inmates needing shelter within the county's jail system. The vote comes as county commissioners work to address correctional officer staffing issues impacting communities statewide.Per the agreement, Hays County has entered a public-private, interlocal partnership with Haskell County and LaSalle Corrections West, LLC. to help care for inm