Shelby County, Texas sentencing data
As of August 31, 2026, according to Texas Department of Criminal Justice records, 134 people sentenced in Shelby County were held in Texas state prisons. Their median sentence is 12 years, longer than the statewide median of 10 years. 47% are serving 20 years or more, compared with 37% statewide. The most common offense is possession controlled substance.
Sentences by offense: Shelby County vs. Texas
Offenses with 10+ people. Median of the longest sentence from each person's most recent sentencing; life and death sentences not included.
| Offense | People | Shelby median (yrs) | Texas median (yrs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Possession Controlled Substance | 17 | 10 | 6 |
| Murder | 10 | 40 | 35 |
Race
| Group | People | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 75 | 56% |
| Black | 47 | 35% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 8.2% |
Groups with fewer than 10 people are not shown.
Other Texas counties
About this data
Source: Texas Department of Criminal Justice public inmate records. People currently in state prison custody whose longest sentence was imposed in Shelby County, one record per person, using the longest sentence from their most recent sentencing. Criminal history is not in the data, so differences between counties can reflect prior records as well as sentencing practice.