Elected Official Salaries and Compensation
Summary
At Tax Assessor-Collector Becky Robles' request, the court will reconsider last week's proposal on possible increases to elected officials' pay — something to watch for a future meeting.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 25, 2026.
Impact analysis
Unknown until the proposal returns — any pay increases would come from county funds.
Elected officials could see compensation increases if ultimately approved.
Mentions & discussions (6)
Commissioners Court — August 25, 2026
The court set elected officials' pay for the next budget year, including a $17,500 increase for Judge Andrew Graves effective November 1, 2026.
Commissioners' Court - Aug 11, 2026
The court approved publishing proposed salary adjustments for elected officials for fiscal year 2027, including a 3% cost-of-living raise across the board, commissioner base salary adjustments, and auto allowance realignments.
Commissioners Court — August 11, 2026
The court wants a 3% cost-of-living raise for all elected officials and a $14,000 base bump for commissioners, partly funded by shifting auto allowance money into salaries. Publishing the numbers is a required step — final votes come later, and this could affect the county budget.
Commissioners Court — August 4, 2026
At Tax Assessor-Collector Becky Robles' request, the court will reconsider last week's proposal on possible increases to elected officials' pay — something to watch for a future meeting.
Commissioners' Court - Jul 28, 2026
The court discussed and approved publishing proposed salary increases for elected officials for fiscal year 2027, restructuring auto allowances into base salaries to ensure fair compensation and retain talent.
Commissioners Court — July 28, 2026
The court proposed raises for elected officials for the next fiscal year. The numbers must be published before they can be finalized — so this is a step, not the final word.
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