With a full Texas legislative session in the books, multiple measures have made their way to the Governor's desk which will have a direct impact on how we do things in Harris County moving forward. House Bill 2127 may well place severe limitations on how far Judge Lina Hidalgo and Democrats on Commissioners Court can deviate from standards established by the state. As for the 'democratic process', Harris County's experiment with an appointed election administrator is officially 'toast'. The post abolished in Austin after gross mismanagement of back-to-back major elections.
With a full Texas legislative session in the books, multiple measures have made their way to the Governor's desk which will have a direct impact on how we do things in Harris County moving forward.
House Bill 2127 may well place severe limitations on how far Judge Lina Hidalgo and Democrats on Commissioners Court can deviate from standards established by the state. As for the "democratic process", Harris County's experiment with an appointed election administrator is officially "toast". The post abolished in Austin after gross mismanagement of back-to-back major elections.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
With hurricane season under way, here are ways to keep your animals safeWith hurricane season here, Harris County Pets, which is resourced by Harris County...
Read more »
Harris County Commissioners approve creation of county's first LGBTQIA+ CommissionIn a groundbreaking move, the Harris County Commissioners voted 4-1 in favor of establishing the county's first LGBTQIA+ Commission. Spearheaded by Commissioner Lesley Briones, this momentous decision represents a significant stride towards amplifying the voices of the LGBTQIA+ community and advancing equality within Harris County.
Read more »
Legislature Ensures More Gas Production in Texas, Less RenewablesThe Legislature's war on renewable energy came back with a vengeance this session.
Read more »
Report: Despite historic parks funding, Texas Legislature failed to protect environment during sessionThe Lege approved $1 billion to develop new state parks, but it also cut back on regulators' ability to protect the air and water, Environment Texas said in its report. Texas txlege TexasParks environment ClimateActionNow ClimateAction
Read more »
Texas bill to increase transparency in public records law left in limbo despite passing LegislatureThe bill would close a long-standing loophole in state law that allows officials to withhold law enforcement records if no one was convicted in a case. The measure was the only bill sent to the Senate that did not get signed and sent to the governor.
Read more »
Man fatally shot, another hospitalized after separate shootings in NE Harris CountyA man is dead and another man is hospitalized after they were both shot in northeast Harris County, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s office.
Read more »