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Some elected officials getting big raises as Harris County faces possible property tax hike

Summary by The Pearland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Nick Natario, as published by ABC13 Houston (KTRK - ABC) · August 8, 2026 · 1 min read

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Elected officials in Harris County are considering a significant salary increase. This potential pay raise could add over $100,000 to their current compensation.

Harris County is also facing a possible increase in property taxes, which may result in higher costs for local homeowners.

Further information on this development is available from ABC13 Houston, the local news source reporting on the potential salary bump and its implications for the community.

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Category: News · Published: August 8, 2026 · Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK - ABC) · Reading time: 1 min

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Some elected officials getting big raises as Harris County faces possible property tax hike

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