Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an increase to the position budget for Position Control Number 1668 within the Magistrate's Department for Fiscal Year 2027 in the amount of $19,317.38.

On 8/17/2026, the Commissioners Court voted to have the County Court at Law Judges' salary increases for FY27 follow the same code-defined schedule as the District Judge's. The effective date will be the first pay period after they celebrate the applicable tenure anniversary. The same request has been made for the Associate Judges, who are also on a four-year tenure chart. The cost for FY27 would be for one Associate Judge for a total increase of $19,317.38 ($15,750 for their salary, $1,205 FICA, and $2,362.50 Retirement).