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Pay Raises for Law Enforcement the Focus of Budget Debate at Harris County Commissioners Court

Harris County officials consider raises to match Houston Police Department pay, with deputies' starting salaries proposed to increase from $57,000 to $78,000, addressing pay disparities.

Summary by KHOU 11
This week's meeting was less chaotic, but there were a few fireworks when County Judge Lina Hidalgo asked commissioners what they'd cut to pay for the raises.

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Harris County officials expected to discuss raises for law enforcement

The topic of raises for law enforcement is expected to come up at Thursday morning's Harris County Commissioners Court meeting in downtown Houston.

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Pay raises for law enforcement the focus of budget debate at Harris County Commissioners Court

This week's meeting was less chaotic, but there were a few fireworks when County Judge Lina Hidalgo asked commissioners what they'd cut to pay for the raises.

·Houston, United States
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KHOU 11 broke the news in Houston, United States on Thursday, August 14, 2025.
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