Summary
Pay step plans for the Sheriff's Office, Jail, EMS and 911, plus the county's retirement plan agreement, were pushed to the next meeting because HR Director Amber Skalka couldn't attend.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
Delayed, not decided — these set county employee pay steps and retirement contributions for 2027.
To be determined once the plans come back with HR's full presentation.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Commissioners Court — Regular Meeting — 2026-09-22
New FY2027 step plans give deputies, jailers, EMS crews and 911 dispatchers clear, predictable pay progression based on rank, certifications and tenure instead of variable incentive pay. The county is investing about $1.17 million, aiming to fix recruitment and retention problems that started after COVID.
Commissioners Court — Regular Meeting — 2026-09-15
Pay step plans for the Sheriff's Office, Jail, EMS and 911, plus the county's retirement plan agreement, were pushed to the next meeting because HR Director Amber Skalka couldn't attend.
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