Williamson County evaluating jail expansion, rework

If pursued, new jail could cost up to $715 million 

  • County Commissioner Valerie Covey of Precinct 3 presents the current state and expansion ideas for the County Jail and Justice Center during the August 20 commissioners court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
    County Commissioner Valerie Covey of Precinct 3 presents the current state and expansion ideas for the County Jail and Justice Center during the August 20 commissioners court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

    The Williamson County Commissioners Court will implement a plan to provide short-term space to the Williamson County Jail beginning in October. 

    Commissioner Valerie Covey Tuesday, August 20, discussed expanding the county jail and Justice Center to accommodate Wilco’s growing population. 

    The ultimate goal is to have a new jail that could hold 3,000 beds by 2050, she said. While expansion…