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School choice proponents say Parents Bill of Rights Act is 'essential first step toward reestablishing parental authority in education'
By Sam Jackson | Mar 27, 2023
House Republicans recently introduced the Parents Bill of Rights Act, which would provide a basis for school choice legislation in states such as Texas, where the issue of education spending accounts (ESAs) has been up for debate.
Bettencourt on legislation to present elimination of daylight saving time to voters: 'Texans, like me, want to be on one time'
By John Suayan | Mar 15, 2023
Proposed legislation looks to give registered Texas voters the opportunity to vote on ending the observance of daylight saving time (DST).
Whitmire on state's findings on Harris County Jail: 'I do feel a responsibility to sound the alarm'
By John Suayan | Mar 14, 2023
State Sen. John Whitmire (D-Houston) has expressed concern regarding the Harris County Jail’s failure to comply with standards set forth by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS), according to a report from Houston FOX affiliate KRIV.
DeSantis during Houston stop: 'They know you don’t mess with Texas — and you don’t tread on Florida'
By John Suayan | Mar 6, 2023
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) spent two days in the State of Texas in an effort to shore up support from fellow Republicans for what he calls a fight against the “woke” left.
Oliverson: 'I’ve noticed a pattern of behavior that an appointed elections administrator in Harris County does a bad job'
By John Suayan | Mar 2, 2023
Two Houston-area state lawmakers have authored measures in response to Harris County’s alleged mismanagement of elections, per a Texas Tribune article that was run by Houston ABC affiliate KTRK.
Hidalgo on comptroller's police defunding claims: 'They are quite literally disenfranchising a county larger than 25 states'
By John Suayan | Feb 17, 2023
Harris County is pursuing legal action in response to the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts’ discovery that it defunded law enforcement, Houston-based media outlets reported.
Gallegos on Houston mayoral bid: 'What I bring is over nine years’ experience in the trenches making a difference'
By John Suayan | Feb 15, 2023
A member of the Houston City Council has entered his name onto the list of people looking to succeed Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, according to a report from Houston ABC affiliate KTRK.
McIngvale on lawsuit against Harris County: 'It's about the election process'
By John Suayan | Feb 15, 2023
A famed furniture store proprietor’s lawsuit seeks access to public election records in hopes of finding out what plagued the recent contest in Harris County, per Houston-based media outlets.
Hegar: Harris County constable's complaint 'provides evidence of a reduction of funding for a law enforcement agency'
By John Suayan | Feb 13, 2023
Texas’ top revenue estimator said on Friday that Harris County is slashing police budgets despite local leaders’ assertions they weren’t, per a press release.
Ex-Houston mayor: 'You have the administration which plugged budget holes for ongoing expenses with one-time money'
By John Suayan | Feb 3, 2023
One of Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner’s predecessors asserted that the City of Houston’s financial health doesn’t look good and the current administration bears responsibility if things worsen, per a report from Houston FOX affiliate KRIV.
Houston lawmaker Johnson: Confederate Heroes Day 'is a remembrance of a horrible past'
By John Suayan | Jan 19, 2023
Thursday marks Confederate Heroes Day in the State of Texas, but a Houston-area member of the Texas House of Representatives seeks to do away with the holiday.
UH professor on potentially expensive mayoral race: 'You’ve got to be able to spend money to get at those voters'
By John Suayan | Jan 19, 2023
With a crowded slate vying to be the next person to succeed Sylvester Turner as Houston mayor comes hefty war chests, according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
Harris County Jail head announces resignation: 'I do not feel as (if) I have a place in' [HCSO's] new direction'
By John Suayan | Jan 12, 2023
The Harris County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) official tasked with overseeing the Harris County Jail has announced his resignation, per reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Houston mayoral candidate faces domestic violence charge
By John Suayan | Jan 11, 2023
A Missouri City police officer who’s running for Houston mayor has been accused of domestic violence, per reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Mealer contests Hidalgo election victory: 'It is inexcusable that after two months' public lacks knowledge of alleged voter suppression
By John Suayan | Jan 9, 2023
The former Republican candidate for Harris County judge has officially contested the results of the November race she lost to Democrat incumbent Lina Hidalgo, Houston-based media outlets reported.
Abbott meets Biden, delivers note to president: 'This chaos is the direct result of your failure to enforce the immigration laws that Congress enacted'
By John Suayan | Jan 9, 2023
President Joe Biden and Gov. Greg Abbott met in El Paso on Sunday, with the interaction marked by the latter hand-delivering a note to the former.
Term-limited Houston councilmen vie for city controller: 'It tells the public what's going on at city hall when it comes to their taxes and their finances'
By John Suayan | Jan 6, 2023
Longtime Houston City Councilmembers Dave Martin and Michael Kubosh are prohibited by law to seek new terms at the horseshoe, but both men hope to continue to work with the 17-member body as the next city controller.
TSU's Adams on upcoming Houston mayoral election: 'We have an impressive field so far'
By John Suayan | Jan 4, 2023
In about 10 months, registered voters in the City of Houston will head to the polls to elect a successor to the term-limited incumbent mayor, Sylvester Turner.
Scott: 'Election audit demonstrates how Texas' measures can and should be used'
By John Suayan | Dec 21, 2022
The Texas Secretary of State's Office (SOS) has published the second and last phase of the agency’s full forensic audit on Monday of the results from the 2020 general election, a press release said.
Ex-Weber primary opponent arrested, charged with threatening lawmaker: 'We are aware of the situation and appreciate law enforcement's involvement'
By John Suayan | Dec 14, 2022
A former primary opponent of U.S. Rep. Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) has been accused by federal authorities of threatening the Houston-area lawmaker’s life, Houston-based media outlets reported.