The address of Comal County Jail is 3005 W. San Antonio St in New Braunfels, Texas 78130; and the phone number is (830) 620-3450. The inmate capacity at Comal County Jail is 337. The Comal County Sheriff’s responsibilities include the operation of the jail. The guidelines for county jails are provided by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS). Enforcement of minimum jail standards is primarily achieved through routine jail inspections and follow-up on non-compliance.

Comal County Jail and Courthouse

The historic Comal County Courthouse has been registered in the National Register of Historic Places and is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark. James Riely Gordon designed the Romanesque Revival style courthouse, and construction was completed in 1898. Construction of a three-story jail that was added to the north side of the picturesque courthouse was completed in 1931. The jail was replaced in 1958.

A new jail was opened in 1985 at the current location of Comal County Jail. The size of the jail, however, has been expanded to its current capacity through the years to keep up with tremendous growth. Authorities say that still another jail space is planned for the not-too-distant future.

Inmate Mail

Many specifics about Comal County Jail are posted online. For example, the following are the accepted items for inmate mail:

• Letters written on regular paper. More information is found in details about inmate mail restrictions.
• Photos of a maximum size of 4”x6”.
• Simple cards with no glue or embellishments. See more details under mail restrictions.

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