RICHMOND, Texas (KTRK) -- After receiving recent raises, Fort Bend County Sheriff Eric Fagan wants deputies to get even more money.

The ripple of what happened in Houston continues to be felt around law enforcement agencies across southeast Texas. Earlier this year, HPD received a more than 30% pay increase.

Now, Fort Bend County Sheriff Eric Fagan wants a pay bump after he said Harris County and Montgomery County increased pay to be more competitive after what HPD did.

"Their salaries are over $20,000 more than my deputies', and the constable deputies are making right now," Fagan explained. "We just want to be competitive."

Since taking office, Fagan's deputies have received pay increases. Deputies make nearly 40% more than they did four years ago.

That includes a 22% raise from las

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