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.
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.
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.
Harris County commissioners met yesterday with County Clerk Diane Trautman concerning reports of early voting irregularities and possible integrity issues at polling locations.
Incumbent District Attorney Kim Ogg is facing challengers from her right and left in what will be a key and consequential race for Texas' most populous county.
The Harris County Commissioners Court, despite constituent opposition, passed a resolution Tuesday calling for universal background checks.
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.
According to one commissioner, Harris County officials attempted to push through a road funding reallocation and immigration resolution without lawful notification.
