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Harris County constables will make $305,000 next year, a 129% increase since 2024
Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Sarah Grunau , as published by Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS)
· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This represents a 129% increase since 2024.
Harris County constables are set to receive a significant salary increase, with their pay rising to $305,000 next year. This represents a 129% increase since 2024. The increase comes after a law enforcement pay parity initiative was implemented, which had previously raised constable salaries by 62% and contributed to a budget deficit.
Further details on the salary increase and its implications are available from Houston Public Media, the source of this information.
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Category: government ·
Published: August 7, 2026 ·
Source: Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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