POTTER COUNTY, Texas (KVII) — The Potter County Law Enforcement Agency is urging county commissioners to allocate more funds to retain deputies, citing a significant pay gap compared to similar positions statewide.
During discussions for the 2026 budget, the agency requested a pay increase, noting that Potter County deputies earn 10 to 23 percent less than their counterparts elsewhere.
Jonathan Gates, president of the Potter County Law Enforcement Association, highlighted the impact of the pay disparity, stating that since the beginning of the year, 15 employees have left the department…