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.
Judge Lina Hidalgo (D) pushed through the proposal on Tuesday at the Harris County Commissioners Court resulting in a scathing response from the Texas Freedom Caucus.
Although the resolution requested by Harris County Commissioner Adrian Garcia to support so-called "universal background checks" was not placed on the agenda this week, it could be brought up at a later meeting.
The Harris County proposal would implement a no-documentation-required critical leave policy for county employees who may be victims of crime.
County commissioners Jack Cagle and Steve Radack stopped a tax increase on Harris County residents by skipping today's meeting and depriving the body of a quorum.
The continuing 3-2 divide on the Harris County Commissioners Court is coming to a head as Judge Lina Hidalgo pushes for a max property tax increase on residents.
The controversial metric adopted by the commissioners court could result in fewer resources being deployed to certain flood-prone areas of Houston.
The new bail bond settlement requires $6.2 million in financial assistance to some misdemeanor arrestees to mitigate lack of transportation, childcare, phone, and permanent housing.
According to one commissioner, Harris County officials attempted to push through a road funding reallocation and immigration resolution without lawful notification.
