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Request for discussion and possible action on Hiring Freeze exemptions for PCNs in Non-Exempt Departments. Commissioners Court passed exemptions to Harris County's Hiring Freeze for certain positions in non-exempt departments.
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Harris County Commissioners Court
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July 21, 2026
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What it means for your household Under $30,000
No bracket-specific household effect is stated in the available source; needs an official fiscal note or transparent calculation.
$30,000-$60,000
No bracket-specific household effect is stated in the available source; needs an official fiscal note or transparent calculation.
$60,000-$100,000
No bracket-specific household effect is stated in the available source; needs an official fiscal note or transparent calculation.
Over $100,000
No bracket-specific household effect is stated in the available source; needs an official fiscal note or transparent calculation.
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Abbie KaminHarris County Attorney
Adrian GarciaHarris County Commissioner, Precinct 2
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Added to Community Exchange Jul 21, 2026
Annette RamirezHarris County Tax Assessor-Collector
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Harris County Commissioners Court discussed and passed a measure on October 16, 2025 about exemptions to the county's Hiring Freeze. The exemptions apply to specific Position Control Numbers (PCNs) in departments that are not exempt from the freeze. Contact Tiffany.Williams@harriscountytx.gov for more information.
Harris County has a hiring freeze in place. This action decides which specific job positions in affected departments can still be filled despite that freeze.
