Legislation Details

File #: 26-0498    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Discussion Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 1/9/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 1/29/2026 Final action: 1/29/2026
Title: Request for discussion regarding the countywide policy for the new law enforcement salary scale policy.
Primary Department: Management and Budget
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Daniel Ramos, Executive Director

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Type of Request: Discussion Item

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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for discussion regarding the countywide policy for the new law enforcement salary scale policy.
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Background and Discussion:

On December 11, the court directed the Office of Management and Budget to develop and implement a written, countywide policy for the new law enforcement salary scale. The purpose was to ensure that the implementation process of the new salary scale remains transparent and consistent across all the law enforcement agencies.


Expected Impact:

The countywide policy will ensure transparency and consistency across all the law enforcement agencies in the county as we continue to implement pay parity.


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Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
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Action Taken
12/11/25
472
Passed; 2nd motion to develop policy

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