Houston Public MediaSep 4, 2025

Fort Bend County Sheriff Eric Fagan is calling for another round of raises for the county’s deputies after nearby agencies moved to substantially increase pay for their law enforcement officers.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/fort-bend/2025/09/04/530093/fort-bend-county-sheriff-eric-fagan-seeks-another-round-of-raises-for-deputies/

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Fort Bend County Sheriff Eric Fagan seeks another round of raises for deputies

County law enforcement officers received raises of more than 20% on average last year. Fagan says that's not enough to keep up with surrounding agencies in Houston and Harris County, which recently approved pay increases.

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Houston Public MediaMay 21, 2025

More than 5,200 police officers in Houston will see an average of 10% raises this summer under the first stage of a $832 million agreement between the city and police union approved by city council on Wednesday. 

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/police/2025/05/21/521947/houston-city-council-greenlights-832-million-contract-for-police-officers/

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Houston City Council greenlights $832 million contract for police officers

The city council unanimously approved the agreement, which will raise police officer pay by 36.5% over the next five years.

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