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Some elected officials getting big raises as Harris County faces possible property tax hike
Summary by The Pearland Editorial Desk Nick Natario , as published by ABC13 Houston (KTRK - ABC)
· August 8, 2026
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At a time when Harris County homeowners could soon be paying hundreds more in property taxes, elected officials are weighing a pay bump that could increase their salary by more than $100,000.
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What is this story about? At a time when Harris County homeowners could soon be paying hundreds more in property taxes, elected officials are weighing a pay bump that could increase their salary by more than $100,000.
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