Harris County Approves Major Pay Raise for Deputies, but Questions Remain About $142 Million Price Tag

Harris County faces $270 million budget deficit following approval of deputy pay increase

The pressure was on for commissioners to take up immediate discussions about clearing a path to pay parity for deputies after the Houston City Council approved a five-year, $832 million contract for the city's police officers.

‘We cannot make the same mistake’: Harris County commissioners approve $140M law enforcement pay parity in FY 26

The pay raises for members of the Harris County Sheriff and Constable’s office is projected to cost the county $140 million for the first year, with a plan to meet future pay raises, according to a news release.

Harris County commissioners vote 3-2 to approve pay parity with HPD

Harris County deputies warned that low pay could threaten citizens' safety. This comes after the Houston City Council approved a $1 billion HPD contract, making it the highest-paid police department in Texas.

Harris County Commissioners Vote To Give Sheriff Deputies Pay Parity With Houston Police

Commissioner Rodney Ellis and County Judge Lina Hidalgo voted against the proposal. The post Harris County Commissioners Vote To Give Sheriff Deputies Pay Parity With Houston Police appeared first on Texas Scorecard.

Harris County constables, commissioners ask for higher pay for deputies

HOUSTON (KIAH) — Harris County constables and commissioners stood together as they asked for higher salaries after the city of Houston approved a pay increase for its police force. All eight county constables were joined by joined by Commissioners Tom Ramsey and Leslie Briones as well as Harris County Deputies Organization President Sergeant Jose Lopez, Houston Police Officer’s Union President Doug Griffith, and General Counsel Burt Springer wit…

Harris County approves major pay raise for deputies, but questions remain about $142 million price tag

Just one day after Houston police got a raise, Harris County voted to boost deputy pay -- sparking debate over budget cuts and funding.