Since the budget included countywide cuts, leaving the constable’s office with a greater share of the total, the county will not be sanctioned.
The British bank is the eleventh company added to Texas' list of fossil fuel "boycotters."
A bill opponents call a "drag bounty hunter" law will attempt to disincentive drag performances by allowing minors in attendance to take legal action.
Last session, the Legislature began its foray into the ESG fight, and is keen on jumping back in this session.
The comptroller’s analysis determined that Harris County reduced funds for law enforcement, but Harris County says the comptroller’s math is faulty.
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.
This week — the governor indicates more ERCOT market reforms are possible, the comptroller’s sales tax update features a growth slowdown, and thousands of bills have been filed in the Texas Legislature.
Drag shows with children present are continuing to occur in Texas, garnering increasing calls from legislators to ban such events.
Disbursement of the surplus will be a main task for the Texas Legislature when it convenes for the new session, which begins Tuesday.
This week — Comptroller Hegar confirms a larger surplus than previously projected, Rep. Cason inquires about a missing pornography study, and Jobs for Texas hits pause on Chapter 313 advocacy.
Dozens applications filed with the comptroller will not be processed due to the program's expiration at the end of 2022.
