The San Patricio County Salary Grievance Committee convened on August 7, 2025, to discuss proposed salary adjustments for local constables. The meeting focused on various motions regarding salary increases, with a significant proposal to standardize salaries across precincts.

The committee initially considered a motion for a 6% salary increase for Constable 1, which would raise their salary to approximately $66,004. However, discussions quickly shifted towards a more uniform approach. A member proposed setting the salary for all constables at $68,000, suggesting this figure represented a compromise between current salaries and the desired adjustments. This proposal was met with questions regarding its percentage increase, which was noted to be closer to 10%.

After further deliberation, a motion was made to set the salary for Constable 1 at $66,000, which received unanimous support from the committee members present. The same salary was subsequently proposed and approved for Constable 2 and Constable 4, with all three motions passing without opposition.

The committee also addressed a request for a 17.62% salary increase for Constable 4, which was denied. Instead, the committee reaffirmed the $66,000 salary for this position as well.

Overall, the meeting concluded with a clear decision to standardize constable salaries at $66,000 across the board, reflecting a collective effort to ensure equitable compensation within the county's law enforcement framework. The next steps will likely involve implementing these salary adjustments in the upcoming budget cycle.