The Court approved adding $1,000,000 to the FY2027 County Courts budget for hearing officer compensation.

What it means for you

County court hearing officers will see increased compensation funded through this budget amendment.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Briones, seconded by Commissioner Ellis, to amend Harris County’s proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget for County Courts to authorize a service enhancement of $1,000,000.00 for Hearing Officer Comp. The motion carried by the following vote: (5-0)

How each member voted

5–0, per the official record.