Harris County Commissioners Court to Discuss Law Enforcement Pay Raises
HOUSTON — Harris County Commissioners Court is scheduled to address proposed pay increases for local law enforcement at its downtown meeting this morning.
Law Enforcement Agencies Seek Higher Wages
Members of the Harris County Sheriff's Office are seeking higher wages, and all eight elected constables in the county are also pressing for raises.
Context of Recent Pay Adjustments
The discussions follow pay increases granted to the Houston Police Department in May. That same month, county commissioners approved a measure to align certain county law enforcement pay with HPD levels.
Details of the Proposed Salary Increases
A proposal posted online by the Harris County Deputies' Organization would raise a deputy’s starting salary from roughly $57,000 to about $78,000 if adopted. The plan also calls for higher pay for majors, assistant chiefs, and chiefs within the sheriff’s office.
Constables' Salaries and Expectations
County records show the eight elected constables currently receive a base salary near $178,000. Reporting from the Houston Chronicle i...