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Galveston County employees fear time-off changes will cost them thousands
Summary by The Galveston Editorial Desk By DAVID MERCADO The Daily News , as published by Galveston County Daily News
· August 14, 2026
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Commissioners Court will discuss and vote Monday on changes to the county’s time-off policy that could wipe out years of accumulated time and eliminate payouts. For some, that could mean losing tens of thousands of dollars they were counting on.
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Key points For some, that could mean losing tens of thousands of dollars they were counting on. Commissioners Court will discuss and vote Monday on changes to the county’s time-off policy that could wipe out years of accumulated time and eliminate payouts. More government Today’s briefing Local events
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What is this story about? Commissioners Court will discuss and vote Monday on changes to the county’s time-off policy that could wipe out years of accumulated time and eliminate payouts. For some, that could mean losing tens of thousands of dollars they were counting on.
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