Legislation Details

File #: 26-2514    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Financial Authorization Status: Passed
File created: 4/6/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 4/16/2026 Final action: 4/16/2026
Title: Request for approval to provide supplemental funding to Law Enforcement departments.
Attachments: 1. 26-2514 Fiscal Review Request Form (Law Enforcement Supplemental) 4.16.26.pdf
Primary Department: Management and Budget
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Daniel Ramos

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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Financial Authorization

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Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request

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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to provide supplemental funding to Law Enforcement departments.
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Background and Discussion:
Commissioners Court approved law enforcement pay parity with the Houston Police Department to be effective in FY26. This supplemental ($12.69M) is needed to true-up the LE departments to ensure they are able to fill all positions in their departments.

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Fiscal and Personnel Summary
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LE Parity True Up


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