Employee salary increases (5% proposed)
Summary
The county may raise its TCDRS match from $1.75 to as much as $2.25 per employee dollar, at an annual cost of roughly $130,000–$350,000. Nearby counties mostly offer $2.00, and the court has lost employees to higher-matching counties.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
Anywhere from about $130,000 to $350,000 more per year depending on the option chosen.
County employees saving for retirement, and the county's ability to keep workers.
Potentially taxpayers, if the added cost pressures other budget priorities.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Commissioners Court BUDGET WORKSHOP — 2026-08-04
The proposed budget adds a 5% raise costing ~$985,644 — but every raise dollar really costs $1.17 with benefits. County elected officials rank near the bottom of comparable counties, dispatchers are paid below admin staff, and deputies are 12% under market.
Commissioners Court BUDGET WORKSHOP — 2026-06-23
The county may raise its TCDRS match from $1.75 to as much as $2.25 per employee dollar, at an annual cost of roughly $130,000–$350,000. Nearby counties mostly offer $2.00, and the court has lost employees to higher-matching counties.
Commissioners Court BUDGET WORKSHOP — 2026-06-22
The Judge is pushing for at least a 3% cost-of-living raise, noting food and gas prices, while health insurance premiums are up nearly $1,000 per employee — close to a $200,000 countywide hit.
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