Travis County Sheriff
Travis County, TX
Current Incumbent
Sally Hernandez
Democratic
In office since January 2025
Next Election
Nov 7, 2028
Filing Window
Mar 8, 2028 - Apr 6, 2028
Term Length
4 years
Number of Seats
1
About this position
The County Sheriff is the chief law enforcement official of the county and is responsible for ensuring that all local, state, and federal laws are followed.
Eligibility requirements
- Must be a registered voter
- Must be a resident of the district
- Must be a U.S. citizen, a resident of Texas for one year, a resident of the district from which elected for 6 months prior to the filing deadline, and a registered voter in the area from which elected
Filing information
Elections office
Dem Party Chair: 1311 East 6th Street, Suite B, Austin, TX 78702; Rep Party Chair: 807 Brazos St., Austin, TX 78701; Independent: 1000 Guadalupe Street Austin, TX
Phone: Dem: 512-477-7500, Rep: 512-302-1776, Independent: 512-854-9188
Fee & signature requirements
$1,250
Filing instructions
Submit paperwork to the applicable County Party Chair's office (major or minor parties); independent candidates submit paperwork with the County Judge's/Clerk's office.