A warning has been issued by a Harris County commissioner regarding potential large property tax increases for homeowners. The commissioner's warning comes after a vote by commissioners to increase pay for certain leadership roles in Harris County. Constable pay is also being raised, with salaries exceeding $300,000.
Further details on the potential tax increase and the recent pay raises are available from ABC13 Houston, including data on the significant increase in constable pay since 2024.
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