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Harris County commissioner warns homeowners could soon see a large property tax increase
Summary by The Woodlands Editorial Desk Nick Natario , as published by ABC13 Houston
· August 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Commissioners have voted to raise the pay of constables to over $300,000, as well as increase pay for other leadership positions in Harris County.
A warning has been issued by a Harris County commissioner regarding potential large property tax increases for homeowners. This comes after commissioners made decisions on pay increases for certain roles. Commissioners have voted to raise the pay of constables to over $300,000, as well as increase pay for other leadership positions in Harris County.
Further details on these pay increases and their potential impact on property taxes are available from the source, including data showing a significant increase in constable pay since 2024.
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Category: government Published: August 6, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston Reading time: 1 min
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