The Hays County government meeting on June 24, 2025, focused on critical discussions regarding the county's inmate population and associated costs. The sheriff's office provided a weekly report detailing the current jail population, which has seen a significant decrease. The jail's total capacity stands at 410 inmates; however, to comply with jail standards, approximately 10% of that capacity must remain open, reducing the effective capacity to 368 inmates.

During the meeting, it was noted that the daily average inmate count was 549, with a peak of 562 recorded on June 18. This discrepancy has led to increased costs associated with outsourcing inmates, which is estimated at $129,865 for the week. Currently, the average number of outsourced male inmates is 196, while there are no female inmates being outsourced. All inmates are housed in Haskell County.

Additionally, the meeting addressed the presence of 36 paper-ready inmates. These individuals have completed their court proceedings and are classified as state inmates, indicating that their costs should be covered by the state budget rather than the county budget.

The meeting concluded with a confirmation to proceed with opening specific areas of the facility, including K-two, K-nine, and all executive areas, as part of the ongoing management of the inmate population. This decision reflects the county's efforts to adapt to the current situation and manage resources effectively.