Deputies to see pay hikes in county’s budget

Burleson County sheriff’s deputies will see a substantial pay increase in the proposed upcoming 2025-26 budget, partly from the county and partly from continued Senate Bill 22 funding.

Burleson County Commissioners were briefed on that and presented the overall proposed $17,091,274 budget at their Monday, Aug. 25, meeting.

Sheriff’s deputies, and all county employees, were allocated a $2 per hour pa…