Harris County might sue over pending removal of rainbow crosswalks, county attorney says
METRO plans to remove the rainbow crosswalks in Houston's Montrose neighborhood, where they were installed in 2017 to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, after a directive by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
Menefee, Edwards in dead heat for 18th Congressional District special election, UH Hobby School survey finds
Acting Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee and former Houston City Council Member Amanda Edwards each polled 19% among likely voters in Texas’ 18th Congressional District. State Rep. Jolanda Jones and Carmen Maria Montiel tied for second place at 14% each.
Harris County Attorney condemns Trump’s order to freeze federal grants and loans
A coalition of Democratic state attorneys general is suing President Donald Trump's administration over the order, which was temporarily blocked Tuesday by a federal judge. Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee says the county could potentially join the lawsuit.
Texas Supreme Court blocks further payments under Uplift Harris
The county’s guaranteed income pilot program was designed provide $500 monthly subsidies for more than 1,900 low-income households for 18 months. County Judge Lina Hidalgo said the first payments had already gone out.
Menefee charts defense of Harris County’s guaranteed income pilot program to AG
County Attorney Christian Menefee filed a brief with Attorney General Ken Paxton to counter a request by State Senator Paul Bettencourt to declare Uplift Harris unconstitutional.
State Senator Paul Bettencourt challenges legality of Harris County’s guaranteed income pilot program
Bettencourt has asked Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for a pair of opinions declaring Uplift Harris is unconstitutional.
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