Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Harris County constables are set to earn $305,000 following another salary increase approved by county commissioners.

It’s the fourth raise in three years, and the latest increase has sparked questions about how constables have gained such significant political influence.

Houston Matters host Craig Cohen speaks with Nancy Sims about the relationships constables have built and how that influence can affect decisions made at the county level.

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