Sheriffs' Association of Texas

05/25/2026

05/24/2026

We send our prayers to the family and friends of Constable David Thompson.

05/08/2026

Thank you for your service, Sheriff.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Skinner Family!

04/29/2026

Thank you, Governor.

04/21/2026

Happy San Jacinto Day, Texas!

04/14/2026

Whether you’re a resident, a deputy, firefighter or paramedic—we all call Dispatch / 911 when we need help. This week is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. One week is hardly enough to honor them so let’s all work hard to ensure these heroes behind the scenes know they’re appreciated. They are the TRUE First Responder. We salute them all.

04/10/2026

We’re thankful the deputy is ok.

**Public Alert**

UPDATE AT 8:15 PM

** Our deputy has been released from the hospital and is expected to make a full recovery. We appreciate the support and community reaching out and apologize for not being able to answer all the calls and messages at this time. **

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The Sheriff’s Office and numerous other agencies are on scene in the 500 block of County Road 5012. A deputy was responding to a call in the area and was met with gunfire immediately upon arrival. At this time the deputy has been taken for medical treatment and the suspect is deceased.

A full statement will be issued at a later time. The Texas Rangers are on scene and assisting with the investigation. THERE IS NO DANGER TO THE PUBLIC AT THIS TIME!

03/18/2026

We remember and salute you, sir.

On March 17, 2007, Texas Game Warden Justin Hurst became the 16th game warden to lose his life in the line of duty when he was shot and killed following a 90-minute high-speed pursuit in Wharton County. The incident began in Colorado County when another warden suspected a man of illegally hunting from the roadside along U.S. Route 90 Alternate.

Warden Hurst joined the pursuit alongside multiple agencies. The chase ended at the intersection of U.S. Route 90 Alternate and County Road 252 after the fleeing vehicle was disabled with a spike strip. The suspect opened fire, and Warden Hurst was struck multiple times. He was flown to a hospital, where he died in the early morning hours of his 34th birthday.

The suspect, who was wounded in the exchange, was later convicted of capital murder and executed on Jan. 27, 2016.

Warden Hurst began his career with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in 1995 as a biologist after graduating from Texas A&M University with a degree in wildlife and fisheries sciences. He graduated from the 48th Texas Game Warden Academy in 2002, serving in Brazos County before transferring to Wharton County in 2004.

He was dedicated to wildlife conservation, his community, and his family. His service and sacrifice will not be forgotten. The Justin Hurst Wildlife Management Area in Brazoria County was later named in his honor.

Today, we honor Game Warden Hurst’s legacy of service.