With 254 counties and their sheriffs in Texas, diversity is the rule.

 

A Herd of Sheriffs

 I mentioned going to the Sheriffs Association of Texas Annual Convention to a great friend and well traveled businessman in New York City. Doug's response was, "When people think of sheriffs, no matter where they come from, they think of cowboy hats and boots, sidearms, and a badge with a Star. They think of Texas!"
by J.B.Blocker

 Announcing the upcoming launch of The Lone Star Reporter featuring the diversity and history of Texas through the Eyes of Texas, the Sheriffs of the Lone Star State with jb (The Caffeine Cowboy) 
  We will tell you where to eat, what to see, and how to discover Texas on-line with audio and video support while we promote out new county by county sheriffs directory and sheriffs historic timeline. 

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Texas has 254 counties. The diversity of the Great State is reflected by the industry, the topography, the range of population counts, and of course, THE SHERIFFS.
Brewster County borders the Rio Grande. It's the largest county in America and spans over 6200 square miles. You could fit Connecticut, Delaware, and Rhode Island into the county and have some spare room. Sheriff Ronny Dodson and his 8 deputies deal with border crossings, drugs, and the BIG BEND.
  Rockwall County is the NE neighbor of Dallas County. Of the 149 square miles, 20 of that is a lake. Sheriff Harold Eavenson oversees one of the fastest growing populations in the country. It is the smallest county!
  Harris County has a population that exceeds 4.1 million. It's the third most populated county in the country and Sheriff Adrian Garcia manages a staff of over 4000 to deal with one of the most diversified populations in the U.S.A..
  Loving County might be better known as the setting for LONESOME DOVE. Sheriff Billy Hopper grew up in Loving and has a limited budget because the population just grew to 82 on the last census. It is the least populated county in America!
  And let's not forget the booming and diversified population, numerous rivers and lakes, mountain ranges, the High Plains, the Hill Country, national parks, the bordering states, and Mexico. Did I mention enormous farms and ranches, forests, deserts, valleys, and the Gulf Coast? And how about more varieties of wildlife and weather than any other state. They all add to the complexity of law enforcement from county to county. Whether urban, suburban, or rural Lone Star Sheriffs have their own range of challenges.

Medina Sheriff Randy Brown

  Their height ranges from the Medina County Sheriff Randy Brown who stands around 7' 5"+ with his always present boots and stetson, to the diminutive Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez who always wears her dress blues and stands plus or minus 5' 2".

Host Sheriff Lupe Valdez

As the host county, Dallas put on a show. This included tours of the Dallas County Jail and Cowboys Stadium. The massive Hilton Anatole Hotel was awash with boots, white hats, and side arms. The vendors ranged from specialized vehicles to the latest in technology.