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District attorney seeks raises and a new lawyer to handle expanded truancy duties
Summary
District Attorney Mark Skirka told the commissioners court his office needs salary increases to retain prosecutors and asked for an additional attorney to manage new statutory duties on truancy, saying recent staff departures and the expanded workload require an extra position.
District Attorney Mark Skirka briefed the commissioners court and asked for salary increases for prosecutors and staff to stem turnover, and for an additional attorney to handle a surge in truancy-related responsibilities.
Skirka said he has repeatedly requested pay-step increases for attorneys and staff; he noted one…
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