Primary Department: County Administration
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Erica Lee Carter, MPP, County Administrator
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Discussion Item
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request to consider the Salary Grievance Committee’s recommendation to increase the Treasurer’s salary to $181,411.36 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 152.016(c).
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Background and Discussion:
The Office of County Administration submits this item in a neutral capacity for the sole purpose of facilitating Commissioners Court’s performance of its legal obligations under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 152. The Salary Grievance Committee held a public hearing and meeting on August 20, 2026, to resolve a salary grievance submitted by County Treasurer Carla Wyatt. After the public hearing, the Committee voted 6-3 in favor of increasing the Treasurer’s salary to $181,411.36. Under Local Government Code Section 152.016(c), “[i]f six to eight members” of the Committee vote in favor of an increase, “the commissioners court shall consider the recommendation at its next meeting.” This “statute does not require action” but only that Commissioners Court “look at closely,” “inspect,” or “meditate” on the recommendation. Neptune v. Renfro, 586 S.W.2d 596, 598 (Tex. Civ. App. 1979). If Commissioners Court declines to take action on this item, the Treasurer’s proposed salary for Fiscal Year 2027 will remain at $139,547.20.
Expected Impact:
This item allows Court to consider the recommendation of the Salary Grievance Committee.
Alternative Options:
No alternative options since this process is set by statute.
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Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
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Prior Court Action (if any):
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08/17/2026 |
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Approval to assemble the committee and of the structure |
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08/17/2026 |
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Accepting the list of eligible public members from CCO & DCO |
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Precinct(s): Countywide
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Anticipated Court Date: 9/8/2026
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Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Erica Lee Carter, MPP, County Administrator
Attachments (if applicable): N/A