Public Facility Corporations can be exempt from all taxes for 75 to 99 years, but sometimes only reserve 10 percent of units for low-income families.
Facing anonymous complaints, Bowden could acknowledge guilt and pay a fine, but she has demanded a public hearing instead.
A judge has rejected Judge DaSean Jones’ claim that the election contest infringed on his rights to freedom of speech and association.
An attorney representing Judge DaSean Jones said the legal election contests infringe on his client's rights to freedoms of association and speech.
The comptroller’s analysis determined that Harris County reduced funds for law enforcement, but Harris County says the comptroller’s math is faulty.
A similar proposal in 2021 passed the Senate with bipartisan support but failed to garner the two-thirds majority necessary in the Texas House.
Harris County has sought to block the release of the election administrator’s communications as well as other records related to the 2022 general election.
The city council will again take up a proposal to censure Mayor Carl Joiner after the police chief alleged Joiner improperly ordered an investigation.
The comptroller’s analysis found Harris County reduced at least one constable’s budget by more than $2.3 million for 2023.
Harris County has claimed the district attorney’s office is not part of "law enforcement" and not subject to the state prohibition against defunding police.
Turner's housing authority board has awarded tax exemptions for 99 years to developers designating just 10 percent of units for low-income renters.
An appointed judge is considering lawsuits for new elections, while a new report alleges officials did not initially provide enough ballots.
