Commissioners Approve Salary Increases for Juvenile Board and Constables

The Rockwall County Commissioners Court held a special meeting on August 27, 2025, where several key financial decisions were made, primarily concerning budget adjustments and salary increases for various county positions.

The meeting began with a motion by Commissioner Stacy to approve a proposal from the district judges, which passed unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0. This proposal included a 4% salary increase for juvenile board employees, which was funded by reallocating existing budgeted performance pay from general government to the juvenile fund. Commissioner Macleod made a subsequent motion to formalize this budget adjustment, which also passed 5 to 0.

Another significant topic discussed was the salary increase for constables. The court voted to approve a reduction in the performance line due to the constables, while also approving salary increases for Constable 1, Constable 2, Constable 3, and Constable 4. This motion was made by Commissioner Stacy and passed unanimously.

Additionally, the court addressed various administrative matters, including an increase in the bond for the county court of law and the approval of a maintenance agreement, replacing a previously planned sand agreement. Both motions received unanimous support.

The meeting concluded with discussions on budget adjustments that would not affect the overall budget, including the removal of a $15,000 item related to IT purchases.

Overall, the meeting reflected the court's commitment to adjusting salaries for law enforcement and juvenile services while ensuring budgetary integrity through careful reallocations. All motions presented during the meeting were approved with unanimous votes, indicating strong consensus among the commissioners.