Harris County Non-Compliant Jail Report

Jail Name

Harris County 

Report Date

12/09/2025 

Number of days

30 

Inspector

 

Original Report

Download Non-Compliant Special Report

Notes and Summary

• The inspection team found fire control panels in trouble mode.
• The Inspection team discovered that on occasion, inmates were not transported to scheduled doctor appointments or Emergency Room visits.

Harris County Jail fails state inspection over medical delays, fire alarm issues – Houston Chronicle

State inspection finds lingering staffing, fire control panel issues in Harris County Jail – Houston Public Media

Violation Types

• Health Services - Chapter 273: Health Services
• Life Safety Rules - Chapter 263: Life Safety

Harris County Non-compliant Jail Reports