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Smith County Information
As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 209,714. Its county seat is Taylor, and it is also the largest community. The county was established in 1846 and is a total area of 950 square miles. The county was named for James Smith, a general during the Texas Revolution.

The area codes in use for this county are 430 and 903.

Sheriff’s Office
The county sheriff is Larry Smith and his office address is 227 N. Spring Street, Tyler, Texas 75702. The phone number is 903-590-2661.

According to the Texas Association of Counties description of the Office of Sheriff in the State of Texas, the office has been long respected as the county’s top lawman, with a range of duties that include criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, operation of the jail and other responsibilities. Further the duties of the sheriff include:

  • Providing security for the operation of county and district courts;
  • Enforcing traffic laws, other county ordinances and other state laws;
  • Service of process;
  • Accepting bail for prisoners in his custody;
  • Conducting sales of seized and unclaimed properties; and
  • Taking charge of and responsibility for the county jail and prisoners.

    County Courthouse
    The county judge is the Honorable Nathaniel Moran and he is located in the Smith County Annex Building, 200 E. Ferguson, Suite 100 in Tyler, Texas 75702. The phone number is (903) 590-4600.

    As county judge, Honorable Moran’s duties include:

  • Presiding officer of the Commissioners Court.
  • Represents the county in many administrative functions.
  • Serves as budget officer
  • Most have broad judicial duties, such as presiding over misdemeanor criminal and small civil cases, probate matters and appeals from the Justice of the Peace Court.
  • Serves as head of emergency management.

    There are also four precinct commissioners in the county.

    County Jail
    The Downtown Jail is located at 206 East Elm Street in Tyler, Texas 75702 and the phone number is 903-590-2800.

    Visitation information:
    Facility Visitation Hours – Central and Low/Medium Risk Facilities: 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

    Male Visitation – Sunday, Tuesday, Friday
    Female Visitation – Monday, Thursday, Saturday

    • Smith County Jail Statistics
    Number of Persons Confined1040
    Avg Daily Population958
    Name of new facilitydk
    Full time payroll140
    Full time total employees140
    Total salaries and wagesnot applicable
    Other operating expendituresnot applicable
    Total construction costsnot applicable
    Equipment, furnishings, etcnot applicable
    Year of original construction1990
    Year of major renovation1998
    Name of new facilitySMITH COUNTY JAIL

    Address: P.O. BOX 90 TYLER TX 75710

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