Ceremony Commemorates the Opening of Facility at Denton County Jail

The recipient of a bachelor's degree in public administration from the University of Mississippi, William B. Travis is the former sheriff of Denton County, TX. Elected sheriff in 2013, he served until 2016. During this period, William B. Travis helped to commemorate the opening of a new 364-bed facility at the Denton County Jail.

The new building opened on January 7, 2015 following a ribbon-cutting ceremony that included Travis, as well as Judge Mary Horn, various state representatives, and Denton County commissioners. Citizens in attendance were given tours of the facility following the ceremony in order to get an idea of how it will operate. 

The Sheriff's Office worked for a decade to see the project through to completion. It will directly benefit the Denton County Jail Facility, as it will supply an additional 192 beds. The other beds will be used by medical facilities and those who require special needs housing. Additional renovation projects were planned for older buildings. Speaking at the ceremony, Travis thanked everyone who contributed to the planning and construction of the new facility.