Primary Department: Probate Courts
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Pamela Medina
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Financial Authorization
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Request by Probate Court No. 2 for approval of a one-time lump sum salary supplement in lieu of payments over 26 pay periods from the Harris County Probate Court Support Fund - 2161 for staff effective November 15, 2025 for pay date December 5, 2025.
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Background and Discussion:
These salary supplements are intended as an incentive for future work and to retain and maintain 11 qualified staff. Additionally, for decades these supplements have been paid in one lump sum instead of over time, which is an additional incentive for our staff.
Expected Impact:
There will be no fiscal impact to the current general fund budget. Fiscal impact will be to the Harris County Probate Support Fund 2161.
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