| Harris County, Texas jails | |
|---|---|
 701 Jail, one of the jails in the complex | |
| Location | Houston, Texas, United States |
| Governing body | Harris County Sheriff's Office |
The government of Harris County, Texas maintains its main jail complex in Downtown Houston, Texas. The complex, operated by the Harris County Sheriff's Office (HCSO), lies in the peninsula formed by the Buffalo Bayou in northern Downtown. While most of the complex is based on county jails serving Harris County, Joe Kegans State Jail is also located within the complex. The Harris County District Court is located just next to the jail complex.