The Commissioners Court of Brewster County, Texas is acting in line with the Local Government Code. They’re announcing potential changes in salaries and allowances for the county’s elected officials.
The establishment of these proposed figures will be carried out on Tuesday, August 29th, 2023, at precisely 9:30 a.m. This pivotal moment forms part of the FY 2024 budget adoption process. The gathering for this monumental decision will be at the Brewster County Courthouse, located at 201 W. Avenue E. The exact venue within the premises is the Brewster County Commissioners Court room in Alpine, Texas 79830.
Below is a breakdown of the elected officials in question, their salaries from 2023, their proposed salaries for 2024, and the differential between the two:
| Elected Official | 2023 Salary | Proposed 2024 Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| County Judge | 85,511.16 | 85,511.16 | – |
| County Clerk | 57,430.00 | 60,396.50 | 2,966.50 |
| County Commissioner, Pet. 1 | 26,471.80 | 27,990.39 | 1,518.59 |
| County Commissioner, Pct. 2 | 26,671.80 | 28,090.39 | 1,418.59 |
| County Commissioner, Pct. 3 | 31,519.80 | 32,938.39 | 1,418.59 |
| County Commissioner, Pct. 4 | 26,371.80 | 26,371.80 | – |
| Justice of the Peace, Pct. 1 | 47,286.93 | 49,651.28 | 2,364.35 |
| Justice of the Peace, Pct. 2 | 26,371.80 | 27,690.39 | 1,318.59 |
| Justice of the Peace, Pct. 3 | 36,000.13 | 37,700.14 | 1,700.01 |
| County Attorney | 87,330.00 | 90,196.50 | 2,866.50 |
| District Judge | 7,841.60 | 7,841.60 | – |
| District Clerk | 57,330.00 | 60,296.50 | 2,966.50 |
| County Treasurer | 58,030.00 | 60,996.50 | 2,966.50 |
| County Tax Assessor/Collector | 59,330.00 | 62,196.50 | 2,866.50 |
| County Sheriff | 73,294.16 | 80,394.83 | 7,100.67 |
| Constable, Pct.1 | 18,050.02 | 18,837.52 | 787.50 |
Public participation is pivotal for maintaining transparency and effective governance. Citizens of Brewster County are encouraged to attend and actively participate in this essential budgetary process. Your voice and your opinion matter. This meeting is an open avenue for all residents to share their thoughts, questions, and concerns regarding the proposed salary adjustments.
