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Waller County budget workshop trims 75 position requests, recommends 3% cost-of-living increase
Summary
At a budget workshop the Waller County Commissioners Court reviewed a draft fiscal year 2026 budget that reduced 75 requested new positions to 40 full-time and eight part-time, recommends a 3% cost-of-living adjustment and allocates major increases to the sheriff and road and bridge departments.
At a budget workshop, the Waller County Commissioners Court reviewed a proposed fiscal year 2026 budget that cut an initial request for 75 new positions down to 40 full‑time and eight part‑time slots and recommended a 3% cost‑of‑living adjustment for county employees.
County Judge Willie opened the workshop by describing the review process and the scale of requests. “We had requests for 75 new positions. 75 — let that sink in for 75 new positions,” Judge Willie said, noting the county currently employs about 420 people. Robert, a county budget staff member at the podium, told the court the committee had pared that number to 40 full‑time and eight part‑time positions after deliberations.
The committee summarized major budget changes and priorities. About…
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