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Grimes County is scrambling to find new health insurance after premiums spiked by 16%. They're trying to keep costs down so your tax dollars don't take an unnecessary hit.
At a glance
Stable — consistent level of discussion. 1 mention in the last 30 days, 2 the 60 before, 1 the 90 before that.
Impacts personnel expenditure lines across law enforcement budgets.
Law enforcement deputies and constables receiving salary adjustments.
None identified directly, though concerns were raised regarding budgetary equity.
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Elected constables and commissioners debated whether deputy constables should be paid on the exact same scale as sheriff's patrol deputies, given differences in shift structures and state grant funding.
Employees are asking for fair pay across all departments, not just for law enforcement. They argue that inflation is hitting everyone and that the county needs to stay competitive to keep good workers.
A significant portion of the budget discussion centered on employee raises. Judge Fauth proposed a $4/hour increase for everyone, while commissioners debated different COLA percentages for employees versus elected officials. The Sheriff's Office salaries were also mentioned as needing review.
ANDERSON — Grimes County Commissioners are exploring insurance options after a Texas Association of Counties insurance agent presented a 16% increase at the June 3 meeting. The county contracts e
The county is looking for a new HR Director to manage its 220 employees. They are balancing the cost of using an outside agency against the need to find a highly qualified candidate.
The Court is debating how strictly to enforce the 30-mile travel reimbursement policy for week-long conferences.