Summary
Some Sheriff's Office employees were left out of the 2% fiscal year increase and the 2% evaluation increase. The court will consider correcting that oversight.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 15
- Last 30 days
- 1
Last discussed Sep 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Adds retroactive pay for affected employees; cost not stated.
The affected Sheriff's Office employees.
None identified.
Mentions & discussions (30)
Commissioners Court (Regular) - Nov 3, 2026
Some Sheriff's Office employees were left out of the 2% fiscal year increase and the 2% evaluation increase. The court will consider correcting that oversight.
Woman dies after being hit by car in Midland
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A woman died after being hit by a car in Midland Monday morning.According to Midland police, at around 6:47 a.m., police and Midland fire crews responded to the area of Caldera about a c...
Commissioners Court (Regular) - Sep 1, 2026
Sheriff Criner presented requests for community relations funding, courthouse turnstile replacements, and SB22 pay schedule allocations, highlighting recruitment and retention challenges.
Commissioners Court (Regular) - Aug 18, 2026
The court reviewed various requests for the Sheriff's Office, including new staff and equipment, while balancing the need for public safety against budget constraints.
Commissioners Court (Regular) - Aug 4, 2026
The county is struggling with jail staffing and approved a new policy offering signing bonuses to attract and retain detention officers.
Commissioners Court (Regular) - Jul 21, 2026
The county is adding security deputies to all constable precincts to improve safety at the courthouse.
Commissioners Court (Regular) - Jul 7, 2026
The county is deciding who will provide security for the new JP Courthouse. Constables argue they can better staff the building, while the Sheriff cites state law giving him control of courthouses.
Commissioner's Court — Commissioner's Court
The county approved grant-funded overtime reclassification for a Sheriff's lieutenant and accepted major donations, including $180,000 from Bustin' for Badges, bolstering law enforcement resources without increasing local tax burdens.
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott said he was "deeply saddened by the senseless act of violence in Midland" on June 12.B. Kay Richter/Midland Reporter-TelegramState leaders have issued statements following the mass...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Neighbors in a Midland neighborhood are still shaken after gunfire erupted outside their homes Wednesday night when a man shot at police during a traffic stop.It happened around 11:30...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Police are searching for a man accused of firing a rifle at an officer during a late-night traffic stop Wednesday.According to the Midland Police Department, officers tried to...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Police are searching for a man accused of firing a rifle at an officer during a late-night traffic stop Wednesday.According to the Midland Police Department, officers tried to...
‘It shook the walls of the whole house’: Neighbors recount gunfire during Midland officer shooting
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Commissioners Court (Regular) - Jun 2, 2026
The county is facing a shortage of jailers and is considering a $2,000 bonus program to improve recruitment and retention.
Commissioners Court (Regular) - Mar 17, 2026
Constables requested additional fuel funds and new in-car camera systems to maintain patrol operations. The court approved these requests to ensure law enforcement coverage.
Commissioners Court (Regular) - Mar 3, 2026
The Warrant Services office has been closing on Tuesdays to focus on scanning warrants and transitioning to a paperless system. Residents expressed concern about access, but staff stated they remain available by phone and for urgent matters.
Commissioners Court (Regular) - Feb 3, 2026
The court debated whether to add new Deputy Constable positions mid-year, with some arguing it's necessary for safety and others insisting it should wait for the budget process.
Commissioners Court (Regular) - Jan 20, 2026
The Sheriff's Office is adding a Major position and adjusting the Chief Deputy's pay grade to improve administrative structure. The changes will cost approximately $4,000.
Commissioners Court (Regular) - Jan 6, 2026
The Sheriff's Office sought approval for performance evaluation and step increase policies funded by internal salary savings. Commissioners split on the proposal, with concerns raised about altering compensation structures mid-budget without prior public notice.
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