What to Watch: Harris County to hold salary grievance hearing for elected officials
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Harris County’s Salary Grievance Committee will hold a public hearing on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioners Court Courtroom at the Harris County Administration Building (1001 Preston Street, Houston).
The committee will hear grievances from elected county and precinct officers who dispute their proposed salaries and expense allocations in the 2027 fiscal year budget. Eligible officials include the County Attorney, Sheriff, District Attorney, Tax Assessor-Collector, Treasurer, County Clerk, County Commissioners, Constables, District Clerk, and Justices of the Peace.
During the meeting, the committee will receive opening remarks, conduct public hearings on submitted grievances, and vote on recommendations regarding the salary disputes. The hearing follows a process outlined in Texas Local Government Code Section 152.016.
Members of the public can attend in person or watch online at harriscountytx.gov/Government/Court-Agenda/Court-Videos. Those wishing to speak must submit an appearance request form at least one hour before the meeting begins through appearancerequest.harriscountytx.gov. Public speakers are limited to one minute each.
The committee may also move into executive session if appropriate under state law.