Comal County Inmate Population Overview
The Comal County inmate population is centered on the Comal County Jail in New Braunfels. The jail is run by the Comal County Sheriff's Office, and county material says the facility holds Comal County inmates. The same county corrections source also says agreements are in place to hold other county and federal inmates when space is available. That local detail matters because a person found in the Comal County Jail may be there on a county arrest, a local sentence, a state-ready transfer status, or a contract hold. The county roster path does not replace the state prison or federal locator systems.
Population counts move as arrests, releases, bond decisions, case filings, state transfers, and holds change. The best point-in-time official count found in the research comes from the Texas Commission on Jail Standards, or TCJS. TCJS reports county jail capacity and population through statewide workbooks. The county website, by contrast, explains the building, operator, history, and local records process. Read together, those sources show both the size of the Comal County inmate population and the channels used to search it.
The county's official Corrections page shows the jail's local role and building history.
The image reflects the county source used for jail capacity, facility identity, and the statement that the jail holds Comal County inmates.
Comal County Inmate Population Statistics
TCJS reported a Comal County point-in-time jail population of 481 people in the June 1, 2026 county jail population workbook. The same row reported capacity as 583 and percent of capacity as 82.5 percent. A related TCJS incarceration-rate workbook reported a June 2026 average daily population, or ADP, of 487. ADP is a monthly average, while the population workbook is a single-day count, so those figures should not be treated as interchangeable.
| Measure | Figure | Source and Date |
|---|---|---|
| County website housing beds | 582 | Comal County Corrections page, inspected June 29, 2026 |
| TCJS capacity | 583 | TCJS county jail population workbook, Comal row dated June 1, 2026 |
| Total jail population | 481 | TCJS county jail population workbook, June 1, 2026 |
| Average daily population | 487 | TCJS incarceration-rate workbook, June 2026 |
| Incarceration rate | 2.42 | TCJS incarceration-rate workbook, June 2026 |
Comal County Inmate Population Trends
The TCJS incarceration-rate workbook shows a steady rise in Comal County jail ADP from early 2024 through mid-2026. ADP rose from 397 in January 2024 to 487 in June 2026, a 90-person increase in the available series. The rate also moved from 2.05 to 2.42. Sheriff Mark Reynolds' official message describes Comal County as one of Texas's fastest-growing counties, 27th of 254 by population despite ranking 234th by size. That growth context helps explain why jail capacity and custody pressure are central to local inmate-population questions.
The TCJS current population reports page is the source hub for the population and incarceration-rate workbooks.
Those statewide reports separate a current jail count from average daily population, which keeps Comal County population trend language precise.
| Month | ADP | Incarceration Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-01 | 397 | 2.05 |
| 2024-06 | 403 | 2.08 |
| 2024-12 | 405 | 2.09 |
| 2025-06 | 437 | 2.25 |
| 2025-12 | 467 | 2.32 |
| 2026-03 | 482 | 2.39 |
| 2026-06 | 487 | 2.42 |
Comal County Jail Population Makeup
The June 1, 2026 TCJS row gives a more detailed picture than a single total. Local male pretrial felons were the largest listed group at 183, with local female pretrial felons at 35. Local male pretrial Class A and Class B misdemeanants numbered 44, and local female pretrial Class A and Class B misdemeanants numbered 10. TCJS also listed state-ready and parole-related categories, including 69 local male convicted felons or parole violators sentenced to TDCJ ID, SAFP, or ISF, plus 16 local female inmates in that category.
Those categories show why a Comal County inmate search must separate local custody from state custody. A state-ready person can be physically in the county jail while awaiting transfer, but after intake by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, the TDCJ locator becomes the more useful source. A person held on another county case, a federal issue, or an immigration matter may also require a separate locator or agency contact.
| TCJS Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Local male pretrial felons | 183 |
| Local female pretrial felons | 35 |
| Local male pretrial Class A/B misdemeanants | 44 |
| Local male convicted felons or parole violators sentenced to TDCJ ID/SAFP/ISF | 69 |
| Local male pretrial state jail felons | 29 |
| Housed elsewhere inmates, in-state counties only | 26 |
Comal County Jail Capacity
The county's Corrections page says the current jail opened in August 2020 with 582 housing beds and infrastructure for a total buildout of roughly 900 to 1000 beds. TCJS reported capacity as 583 in its June 1, 2026 workbook. The one-bed difference should stay source-specific because each source is describing capacity through its own reporting method. On June 1, 2026, TCJS reported 481 people in jail, or 82.5 percent of capacity, so the inspected official data did not show Comal County over TCJS capacity on that date.
The facility history follows local growth. The county housed inmates in the historic limestone courthouse from 1939 through 1985. The Walter Fellers Law Enforcement Center opened in 1985 with a 144-bed jail, then expanded in 1999 to 337 beds. The 2020 jail on IH 35 South is the current custody center. That history supports the population trend without resorting to unsupported claims about litigation or overcrowding.
Comal County Inmate Data Laws
Texas law supplies the framework for jail records, county jail standards, population reporting, and some sensitive law-enforcement exceptions. The practical local route still starts with Comal County's own Jail Open Records Request page, which tells requesters to make written requests and warns that redactions may apply. The statutes explain why records may be requested and why some details may not be released from an active law-enforcement file.
Key statutes:
Texas Government Code Chapter 552 is the Texas Public Information Act, the open-records law used for jail and agency records unless an exception applies.
Texas Local Government Code Chapter 351 addresses county jail operation and minimum standards.
Texas Government Code Chapter 511 creates and empowers TCJS to regulate county jails.
Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 49.18 governs death-in-custody reporting and investigation.
Search Comal County Inmates
Comal County links to an official public record search portal from county jail and records pages, but the inspected portal redirected to a login/default page. The discovered jail-search path also redirected. That means the safest access chain begins with the county portal where available, then uses the jail phone line and written records request when the portal does not show a usable inmate record. A failed online search should not be treated as proof that a person is not in custody.
- Try the county-linked public record search portal for jail or criminal records if it is available.
- Call Comal County Jail / Corrections at 830-620-3450 for current-custody confirmation when the portal is gated or incomplete.
- Use the Jail Open Records Request process for booking records, jail records, or records not visible online.
- Search TDCJ if the person has been sentenced and transferred to state prison.
- Use BOP, ICE ODLS, or VINELink for federal, immigration, or notification needs.
Comal County Inmate Record Details
No live Comal County inmate profile could be inspected during the research because the official portal redirected to login. For that reason, public page copy should not promise a confirmed mugshot field, housing field, booking-number format, or release-retention rule. The confirmed local facts are stronger: current custody is confirmed through the jail, booking and jail records may be requested in writing, and the county states that requests may take up to 10 business days.
| Record Topic | Confirmed Comal County Source |
|---|---|
| Custody confirmation | Call Comal County Jail / Corrections at 830-620-3450. |
| Booking and jail records | Written Jail Open Records Request to the Criminal Records / Jail Division. |
| Processing time | County page says requests may take up to 10 business days. |
| Fees | Pages 1 to 40 are free; pages over 40 are 10 cents each. |
| Redactions | Social Security numbers, driver license numbers, dates of birth, and other excepted details may be redacted. |
The official Jail Open Records Request page shows the local process, timing, and fee rules.
That request page is the reliable fallback when a current inmate search or older jail record is not available through the portal.
Comal County Jail vs TDCJ
Comal County Jail and TDCJ answer different inmate search questions. The county jail is for local pretrial custody, local sentences, state-ready people awaiting transfer, and contract beds when space allows. TDCJ is for sentenced state prisoners after state intake. TDCJ says its locator data is updated on working days only and is at least 24 hours old, so relatives should call the unit before traveling for a pickup or visit.
| System | Who It Covers | Where to Search |
|---|---|---|
| Comal County Jail | Pretrial, local sentenced, state-ready, and contract custody at the county jail | County portal, jail phone, or written jail-records request |
| TDCJ | Sentenced Texas state prisoners after transfer | TDCJ Inmate Search |
| BOP | Federal inmates incarcerated from 1982 to present | BOP Inmate Locator |
| ICE ODLS | People in immigration detention | ICE Online Detainee Locator System |
Comal County Detention Facility
The Facility Map resolves to one dedicated detention facility page for Comal County: Comal County Jail. No separate TDCJ state prison, BOP prison, or ICE detention facility was found inside Comal County in the official facility sources checked. City police departments may make arrests, but county custody runs through the sheriff-operated jail when a person must be held in the county detention system.
- Comal County Jail holds Comal County inmates and may hold other county or federal inmates by agreement when space is available.
Comal County Inmate Population FAQ
How many people are in the Comal County inmate population?
TCJS reported 481 people in the Comal County Jail on June 1, 2026. The related incarceration-rate workbook reported an average daily population of 487 for June 2026. Use the point-in-time count for the single-day jail population and ADP for monthly trend language.
How do I search the Comal County inmate population?
Start with the county-linked public record search portal where available. If the portal redirects, requires login, or does not show the needed record, call Comal County Jail / Corrections at 830-620-3450 or file a written Jail Open Records Request.
Does Comal County have a state prison?
No official TDCJ unit was located inside Comal County in the official unit directory. After a person is sentenced and transferred to TDCJ, search the statewide TDCJ locator rather than the county jail path.
Is there a Comal County inmate-search app?
No official Comal County Sheriff's Office inmate-search mobile app was located in the research. Use the county portal, jail phone, written jail-records request, TDCJ, BOP, ICE, and VINELink channels instead.