Paxton sues Harris County
Texas AG Ken Paxton Sues Harris County Over Revived 'Uplift Harris' Financial Aid Program
Texas AG sues Harris County over its revived "guaranteed income" program, alleging it violates the state constitution.
Ken Paxton sues again to block Harris County's latest guaranteed income program
Uplift Harris, as the local program is called, is designed to give financial assistance to low-income households picked through a randomized lottery.
Texas AG Ken Paxton suing Harris County over 'Uplift Harris 2.0'
Texas AG Ken Paxton has filed another lawsuit against Harris County regarding the 'Uplift Harris 2.0' program, which would give $500 to nearly 2,000 residents per month for 18 months.
Harris County attorney slams Texas AG Ken Paxton over lawsuit targeting latest guaranteed income program
Christian Menefee accused Paxton of "using people living in poverty as a means to score political points" after he challenged the guaranteed income program again.
Ken Paxton vs. Harris County: The battle over guaranteed income continues
It's the second time the Texas attorney general has filed suit against the county over the program that provides financial assistance to low-income families.
Loudoun County guaranteed income pilot program voted down
After months of discussion and the adoption of similar programs by some of its neighbors, Loudoun County leadership voted down a guaranteed income pilot program. In a surprising turn of events, Loudoun County’s Board of Supervisors abandoned the pursuit of a new economic mobility pilot in a 3-5-1 vote.
Harris County approves $2.6 billion budget and tax rate increase for 2025
Harris County Commissioners Court on Thursday gave final approval to its financial plan for the upcoming year, including an 8 ...
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Harris County astronaut still plans to vote in 2024 election despite being stranded in space
Texas first passed a law in 1997 that allows astronauts to vote if they will be in space during early voting and on Election ...
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Harris County passes 2025 budget, includes property tax increase from 3.5% to 8%
Harris County Commissioners passed a $2.67 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2025, which has generated heated and emotional ...
Hundreds of Harris County inmates to be moved from closing west Texas private jail to Louisiana
Hundreds of Harris County Jail inmates will be moved out of a West Texas private prison in the coming week after the facility ...
Harris County approves 8% property tax hike
Usually, property tax increases have to be approved by voters, but state law allows an exception.
Texas pipeline fire out after 4 days, human remains found in SUV prompt investigation
After burning for nearly four days, the Deer Park pipeline fire was put out Thursday night. Human remains found in SUV ...
Shiny new Harris County Probate Court 5 deserves an energetic judge | Opinion
Democrat incumbent Fran Watson has the experience and enthusiasm to preside over Harris County's newest probate court.