Terms of service

The rules of the road

How you can use Texas Police Salaries, what the data is (and isn't), and what we're on the hook for. Plain English — no legalese parade.

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February 2026
Last updated
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Texas, USA
Governing law
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10 sections
~4 minute read
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Free · No login
Personal, non-commercial use
The short version

Use the salary data as a starting point — not the last word. Verify anything important with the department before you make a career or money decision.

You can
  • +Browse, compare, and reference salary data for your own use
  • +Submit corrections and updates from departments you know
  • +Share links to pages — the site is public and free
  • +Cite individual figures alongside a link back here
You can't
  • Scrape, mirror, or republish our content commercially
  • Treat the figures as guaranteed or current pay — verify with the department
  • Submit information you know to be false or misleading
  • Hold us liable for decisions you make based on the data
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Acceptance of terms

By accessing and using Texas Police Salaries (texaspolicesalaries.com), operated by 1st Responder Salaries LLC, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you don't agree with any part of these terms, please don't use the website.

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Use of the website

USE—01
Browse & comparePersonal research
Look up and compare salary information across Texas police departments for your own career or curiosity.
USE—02
Career planningReference data
Use the data as a reference when thinking about lateral moves, certifications, or new applications.
USE—03
Submit updatesCrowd-sourced
Send corrections, new pay scales, or department updates through our submission and contact forms.

The site is free for personal, non-commercial use. We make no guarantees regarding the completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of the data presented. Treat salary figures as a general reference — not the sole basis for any employment or financial decision.

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Data accuracy

Salary data on this website is collected from publicly available salary plans, department submissions, officer reports, and other public sources. We work hard to keep it current, but figures can drift between updates. In particular:

  • Data is provided for informational purposes only.
  • Numbers may not reflect the most current salary plans or pay schedules.
  • Actual compensation may vary based on certifications, assignments, overtime, benefits, and other factors not displayed.
  • Verify all salary information directly with the relevant department before making any career or financial decisions.
  • We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or outdated information.
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Intellectual property

All content on this website — including text, graphics, logos, images, and software — is the property of 1st Responder Salaries LLC and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content on this website without prior written consent. Quoting an individual figure alongside a link back to the source page is fine.

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User submissions

SUB—01

Be accurate

You represent that the information you provide — salary, department, or otherwise — is accurate to the best of your knowledge.

SUB—02

License to publish

You grant us the right to use, verify, and publish submitted salary data so other officers can see it.

SUB—03

Editorial discretion

We reserve the right to review, edit, or decline any submitted information that doesn't check out or doesn't fit the site.

SUB—04

Privacy applies

Personal information submitted through forms is handled per our Privacy Policy.

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Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, 1st Responder Salaries LLC, its owners, employees, and affiliates shall not be held liable for any damages arising from:

  • Reliance
    Your use of or reliance on salary data presented on this website.
  • Decisions
    Any career, employment, or financial decisions made based on information found on this website.
  • Errors
    Any inaccuracies, errors, or omissions in the data.
  • Downtime
    Any interruption or unavailability of the website.
  • Access
    Any unauthorized access to your information.
"As is" disclaimer

This website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

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Third-party links

This website may contain links to third-party websites — police department pages, social media platforms, and other external resources. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of these external sites. Accessing third-party links is at your own risk.

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Modifications to terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes are effective immediately upon posting to this page, and the "Last Updated" date at the top of the meta ribbon reflects the most recent revision.

Continued use of the website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms. If a change is material, we'll try to call it out clearly at the top of the page for a while.

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Governing law

Jurisdiction
State of Texas
TX · USA

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict-of-law provisions.

Any disputes arising under these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in the State of Texas.

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Contact us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, reach out through our Contact page. We read every message.

Question about these terms? Drop us a note — we'll explain what a clause means in plain English, or point you to the part of the policy that applies.
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