Legislation Details

File #: 26-5410    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Executive Session Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 8/10/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 8/17/2026 Final action: 8/17/2026
Title: Request by the Office of County Administration for an executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.074 for discussion and possible action related to executive compensation for certain appointed officials.
Primary Department: County Administration
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Erica Lee Carter, MPP, County Administrator

Secondary Department: Choose an item.
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Executive Session

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

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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 Office of County Administration for an executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.074 for discussion and possible action related to executive compensation for certain appointed officials.
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Background and Discussion:
On August 6, 2026, Commissioners Court requested that the County Administrator and the Human Resources & Talent Department review executive compensation for appointed department heads.

Expected Impact:
This item allows for consideration of executive compensation for appointed department heads for inclusion in the FY2027 budget.

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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: N/A

Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
08/06/2026
300
Executive session on appointed department head compensation

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Precinct(s): Countywide

Fiscal and Personnel Summary
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