Primary Department: Constables
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: James "Smokie" Phillips, Constable
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Position
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Constable of Precinct 7 for approval of one position effective January 10, 2026.
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Background and Discussion:
Constable Precinct 7 is reclassifying the Assistant Chief LE position and is requesting an additional deputy position.
Expected Impact:
This position will support the decrease in crime within Harris County.
Alternative Options: N/A
County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: A: Reduce violent crime across the County.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Action Taken
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Location:
Address (if applicable): 5290 Griggs Road. Houston, TX 77021
Precinct(s): Choose an item.
Fiscal and Personnel Summary
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Annual Fiscal Cost
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Recurring Expenses
Funding Sources
Existing Budget
1000 - General Fund
$81,134
$0.00
$81,134
$117,194
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Total Existing Budget
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