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Pay still an issue as City of San Antonio, police union inch closer to new contract
By Garrett Brnger, Adam Barraza at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 10, 2026
· 2 min read
The City of San Antonio and the union representing its police officers traded proposals for officer pay Thursday, though a significant gap still remains.The union wants biannual raises to pump up officer pay by 20.5% over the course of a new three-year contract. The city has now gone as high as 1...
Key takeaway The union wants biannual raises to pump up officer pay by 20.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The ongoing contract negotiations between the City of San Antonio and its police union have significant implications for public safety in Bexar County. As the city faces a tough budget year with potential cuts and a property tax increase, the pressure to reach a deal that satisfies both parties is mounting. The union's push for higher pay to compete with other big Texas departments reflects the challenges of recruiting and retaining top talent in the region. With the city's total compensation package, including incentive pays and healthcare benefits, already considered competitive, the gap in proposed raises will be a crucial point of contention. As the city and union head into their next meeting on July 16, San Antonio residents will be watching closely to see how the negotiations unfold, knowing that the outcome will impact the quality of police services and the city's overall budget landscape.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? The City of San Antonio and the union representing its police officers traded proposals for officer pay Thursday, though a significant gap still remains.The union wants biannual raises to pump up officer pay by 20.5% over the course of a new three-year contract. The city has now gone as high as 1...
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