Legislation Details

File #: 25-7046    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Financial Authorization Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 10/27/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 11/13/2025 Final action: 11/13/2025
Title: Request by Probate Court No. 3 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.
Primary Department: Probate Courts
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Hon. Jason Cox

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Type of Request: Financial Authorization

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Request by Probate Court No. 3 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 qualified staff. For many years, these payments have been issued as a single lump sum rather than spread out over time, providing an added incentive for our employees.
Expected Impact:
There will be no fiscal impact to the current general fund budget. Fiscal impact will be to the Harris County Probate Court Support Fund 2161.

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