The original Brewster County Jail was completed in 1888 and was modified numerous times to meet various requirements of the State of Texas. Its use as a jail ended in 1995 upon completion of a new Brewster County Jail. In 1997, Brewster County renovated the building for use as Sheriff's offices according to plans drawn for Les Burke, Architects, PSC. The county served as its own general contractor on the project, Dinosaur Valley Construction served as construction manager, and Brewster County Road and Bridge Superintendent Allen Chandler provided considerable logistical support. Much of the actual work on the 1997 renovation was done by a combination of Brewster County employees, Brewster County probationers performing court-ordered community service, and inmates of the Brewster County Jail. The project depended on ongoing cooperation between the Commissioners Court, Sheriff's department, and other county officials.