Ordinance establishing compensation for the Presiding Judge and Municipal Court Judges of the City of Corpus Christi beginning in Fiscal Year 2027; providing that all other terms of their appointments remain unchanged; and providing an effective date.

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Municipal Court Judge Jackie Chapa presented information on the following topics: Full-Time Judge-Top 7 Texas Cities’ Municipal Court Judges Salary; Part-Time Judge-Top 7 Texas Cities’ Municipal Court Judges Hourly Wage; Presiding Judge-Top 7 Texas Cities’ Municipal Court Judges Salary; proposed increase for full-time judges; proposed increase for part-time judges; and proposed increase for Presiding Judge. Judge Chapa responded to Council questions. Mayor Pro Tem Paxson opened public comment. Rachel Caballero, Corpus Christi, TX, spoke. Mayor Pro Tem Paxson closed public comment. Council Member Roy moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council Member Barrera. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the following vote:

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.8/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.