Javier Salazar

Nathan Buchanan is the Republican candidate for Bexar County sheriff and is challenging Democrat incumbent Sheriff Javier Salazar.

He spoke during Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday. Harris, U.S. Rep Colin Allred, and Kimberly Mata-Rubio, mother to one of the children killed in the Robb Elementary School shooting, are scheduled to speak on Thursday.

Sheriff Javier Salazar joined California Gov. Gavin Newsom in requesting the U.S. Department of Justice initiate an investigation to determine if laws were broken during migrant flights from Texas to Massachusetts and California.

Sheriff Javier Salazar has certified documentation with the federal government that would expedite the issuance of visas to allow the migrants to stay in the U.S. while the case is investigated.

Bexar County Commissioners were expected to adopt a balanced $2.8 billion budget that holds the line on property taxes.

In a letter to county staff, the union gives a laundry list of issues including leaking sewage and inoperable jail cameras.

Janice Dotson-Stephens died in Bexar County Adult Detention from heart disease exacerbated by her schizophrenia, but was never treated with medication for either despite 150 days in pre-trial detention.

Bexar County Commissioners will continue debate over the $2.8 million county budget on Friday afternoon.

Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a call for qualified current and former county jailers to assist border sheriffs with operating detention facilities and providing jail beds.

Gov. Abbott's executive order eliminating early release for good behavior for those convicted or accused of violent crime is unconstitutional.