General Info

Rusk County Sheriff performs various duties that include criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, operation of the jail and other responsibilities. The county sheriff is responsible for providing security for the operation of county and district courts, enforcing traffic laws, county ordinances and other state laws. The office of the county sheriff is responsible for maintaining the public peace and protecting the lives and property of all citizens in Rusk County, Texas. It conducts sales of seized and unclaimed properties. The county sheriff accepts bail for prisoners in his custody and takes charge of the county jail and prisoners. The office of the county sheriff performs several kinds of duties, such as administrative, community resource, court services, investigation and patrolling. The office is located in Henderson, Texas.