A protest over conditions at the Tarrant County Jail disrupted a county commissioners meeting Tuesday, leading to the arrests of two demonstrators.
The protest came as Tarrant County Sheriff Bill Waybourn delivered a report to commissioners about two recent inmate deaths. Waybourn said his staff and medical personnel from JPS Health Network followed established protocols in those cases.
Protesters interrupted the meeting, accusing jail officials of neglecting inmates during medical emergencies.
JPS representatives outlined the medical care provided at the jail, emphasizing that doctors and nurses are available 24/7 and that every inmate undergoes a medical screening upon booking.
The protest highlighted ongoing concerns about inmate safety at the facility, where nine people died in 2024, according to county records.
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