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Constables Get VP-Sized Pay Raise | Texas News
Harris County constables are set to earn $305,000 annually starting next year — a jaw-dropping raise that tops even the VP’s salary and outranks astronauts. Despite County Judge Lina Hidalgo voting against it, supporters say the pay bump is essential to lure top law enforcement talent. But with a $130 million deficit looming amid a record $3 billion budget, the county also rejected two major tax proposals — one for childcare, another for education — leaving residents wondering how they’ll fund critical services without raising taxes. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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