Harris County Commissioners Court approve $2.8 billion budget for 2026 fiscal year
Commissioners Lesley Briones, Tom Ramsey and Adrian Garcia voted in favor of the county's budget during Wednesday's court meeting. Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, who has said that it will strike essential county services, and Commissioner Rodney Ellis voted against the budget.
Commissioners raise concerns about possible conflict after district clerk votes on own salary raise
The potential salary increase — which would've raised her pay from $179,000 a year to $260,000 a year — appeared to die after commissioners on Thursday did not take up a vote on the request.
Lina Hidalgo walks out of Harris County Commissioners Court as tensions rise about funding cuts
The disagreement about county spending came weeks after Hidalgo was censured following a chaotic commissioners court meeting and tense discussions about her proposed tax rate hike to continue funding early childcare programs.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo censured by commissioners over decorum after her failed tax hike proposal
A vote to censure is a formal expression of disapproval but has no impact on Hidalgo's ability to serve in her elected position or on the commissioners court.
Harris County commissioners call for order while rejecting Hidalgo’s proposed tax hike for education programs
The proposal by County Judge Lina Hidalgo would have given Harris County voters a say on whether to support a tax increase to continue funding certain child care and education training programs. The initiatives were previously supported by pandemic-era federal dollars.
Harris County commissioners approve $205K in legal fees for former health director after charges dropped
The approval comes nearly two months after the Harris County District Attorney's Office dismissed four felony charges against Robinson. The charges — sought by former District Attorney Kim Ogg — stemmed from accusations that Robinson prematurely disclosed private details to a company bidding for a $16 million contract with the county.
Harris County commissioners delay wage increase for contract workers
The delay comes months after commissioners approved a plan to increase minimum wage for county employees to $20 an hour and $21.65 for contracted employees. The county last approved a pay increase for workers in 2019.
Harris County commissioners approve climate justice plan
Nearly three years in the works, the Harris County Climate Justice Plan is a 59-page document that creates long-term strategies addressing natural resource conservation, infrastructure resiliency and flood control.
Harris County DA’s office receives $7.6 million boost for jail issues, domestic violence resources
The district attorney's office has touted a six percent decrease in the population of the Harris County Jail, which has for years faced persistent staffing issues and a lingering case backlog — exacerbating what District Attorney Sean Teare has called a humanitarian crisis.
Harris County commissioners approve wage increase for county employees, contractors
The wage increases come at a $5.4 million cost to Harris County.
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