Fisher County Sheriff Seeks $10K Raises After $332K in Overtime

Commissioners question proposed SB 22 salary increases as Sheriff’s Office overtime tops $332,000.

Fisher County Sheriff Pat Dickson addresses commissioners during the Aug. 10, 2026 Commissioners Court meeting.
Fisher County Sheriff Pat Dickson addresses commissioners during the Aug. 10, 2026 Commissioners Court meeting.

Fisher County commissioners are expected to revisit Sheriff Pat Dickson’s proposal for $10,000 raises for himself, the chief deputy, patrol sergeant and deputies Sept. 14, after the Fisher County Sheriff’s Office paid approximately $332,253 in overtime from Jan. 1, 2025 through Feb. 6, 2026.

Several compensation questions remain unresolved as commissioners continue work on the county’s FY 2026-27 b…