Sally Hernandez

Elected in November 2016, Sally Hernandez is currently serving her first term as Sheriff of Travis County, Texas. One of only six women to hold the title of sheriff in the entire state, she’s uniquely qualified for such a challenging leadership role. Hernandez started her career in Law Enforcement in 1981, in Llano, TX as a night dispatcher. In 1988, she moved to Austin and served as a deputy with the Precinct Three Constable’s Office. In 1992, she was hired as a Sergeant Investigator for Travis County District Attorney’s Office. In 2005, she advanced to Chief of Investigations. In 2013, Hernandez took office as Travis County Constable Precinct Three. As Sheriff, Hernandez has garnered national aplomb and has received myriad awards for her leadership and innovative partnerships. She passionately fights for mental health reform, civil liberties for all and the success of the next generation. Sheriff Hernandez serves as an ex-officio, non-voting member of Integral Care’s Board of Trustees per the legal requirements of Senate Bill 632, signed into law in June 2019.