County jail sells reserved bed space

  • Burnet County will hold 160 beds for Bell County’s exclusive use at a rate of $55 per inmate per day, according to a new agreement. File photo
    Burnet County will hold 160 beds for Bell County’s exclusive use at a rate of $55 per inmate per day, according to a new agreement. File photo
A shortage of county jail bed space in Belton has forced Bell County to revise its inmate housing agreement with Burnet County — a move that will guarantee millions of dollars in revenue for the Burnet County Jail. Under a revised agreement approved last Monday by Bell County commissioners and last Tuesday by Burnet County commissioners, Bell County will pay Burnet County more than $3.2 million…

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