The two chambers didn't take long to move on their property tax plans after negotiations broke down and sparked the special session.
Approved in 2015, the public facility corporation program grants up to 99 years of total exemption from taxes to provide reduced rent apartments.
Claiming Republican lawmakers are unfairly targeting their elections, Harris County officials announced they will consider legal challenges to new laws.
The Texas House also passed a measure to give the Texas Secretary of State more flexibility in verifying voter registration data.
The Texas Legislature is embroiled in a knock-down, drag-out fight between the chambers over how to reform property taxes.
The House's substitute takes a key component of the Senate's plan and expands it as part of its own property tax reform plan.
Requests for emails between Harris County’s elections administrator and other officials has again been delayed due to an appeal from the secretary of state’s office.
Residents and property owners in these limited purpose annexation districts are subject to city regulations but may not vote in city elections.
Legal counsel for Judge Hidalgo allegedly advised staff not to obtain records from the auditor or treasurer to comply with public information requests.
Citing nearly two years of election “disasters," the Senate has already approved a bill forcing Harris County to revise its elections management.
After being told his own bill would be "killed," Gates persuaded the House to approve more stringent standards, audits, and a sunset provision.
Gates said his plan to crack down on abuses of a controversial program is drawing heavy opposition from "big money" and a former House speaker.
