The Harris County Commissioners Court did not make a final decision on next year's property tax rate, but are considering four options — three of which will raise taxes.
Commissioner Morath clarified that school districts will continue to receive funding waivers for as long as eight weeks and that the Texas Education Agency will adjust waivers further if necessary.
In response to local health officials prohibiting most schools from opening, Texas’ attorney general provided guidance, saying that authority rests with school system leaders.
Requests from Texas House Public Education Chair Dan Huberty for consultation with school districts and exceptions for vulnerable students and outdoor activities were rejected in county orders.
While Mayor Turner and Judge Hidalgo call for another Houston area lockdown, Sens. Bettencourt and Creighton say containment measures are working and further economic harm is not necessary.
Harris County voted to extend the county's disaster declaration until August 26, granting Judge Lina Hidalgo continued emergency powers until then.
Despite activists and some officials calling for defunding the police department, the Houston City Council approved increased spending for law enforcement.
The court stopped short of defunding police for now, but will explore reforms and alternative approaches to criminal justice that would require future funding shifts.
As officials spar over expanding mail-in ballot provisions during the coronavirus pandemic, Harris County approved new funding to expand their vote by mail efforts.
Residents of Harris County are now required to wear face coverings in public effective Monday, April 27 with few exceptions.
Here's a look at the battle between state and local officials over whether to release inmates from Harris County jails in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
Motions demanding the emergency release of as many as 4,000 suspects detained in the Harris County Jail system have been rejected.
After a Travis County district court tried to block Governor Abbott's order stopping the release of violent suspects, the Texas Supreme Court issued a stay.
The next move will come from the Texas Supreme Court which could affirm or overturn the district court's temporary restraining order.
Harris County processed and released some "non-violent" felony suspects as local and state officials continue to spar over the move.
After volleys between the county judge, sheriff, governor, and attorney general, Harris County plans to release felony suspects have been halted.
Harris County Judge Hidalgo plans to release 1,000 prisoners over coronavirus concerns after a federal judge left the decision to county officials.
Gov. Abbott blocked the release of inmates and joined Attorney General Paxton in a Harris County filing that says releases will violate state law, jeopardize public safety, and amount to collusion.
While Harris County officials and a federal judge explore the legality of releasing jail inmates, victims and advocates express concerns for public safety.
The final text of the new "stay at home" order emerged hours after it was announced on Tuesday, leaving business owners and some public officials confused and on edge.
