After a long debate over comparables (cities and Rockwall County), the court voted 4–1 to adjust pay‑grade policy so deputy constables and deputy sheriffs will use the same pay‑grade framework for new hires; commissioners flagged recruitment and retention risks and asked HR for further study.

HR reported increases in detention staffing and turnover and compared county pay ranges to peers; commissioners discussed whether including cities and small outlier counties like Rockwall in the comparables set has widened pay gaps between deputy sheriffs and deputy constables.

Sheriff's office successfully hires 67 positions, mainly detention officers, reducing employee turnover.