Using federal dollars, the county plans to provide contraception, screening for STDs, and other pre-conception services to low-income neighborhoods.
Harris County has sought to block the release of the election administrator’s communications as well as other records related to the 2022 general election.
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.
An appointed judge is considering lawsuits for new elections, while a new report alleges officials did not initially provide enough ballots.
Initially approved by the Texas Department of Transportation in 2021, the I-45 expansion project had been on hold due to the county’s federal lawsuit.
The Houston crime victim advocate will join a 13-member panel as one of five citizens reviewing formal complaints against judges.
More than 2,000 ballots cast in Harris County under a court order keeping polls open late on election day must be reported separately from election totals.
Although the state Supreme Court stayed an order to keep polls open to 8:00 p.m., Harris County is attempting to include late votes in its official results.
Following reports of election improprieties, the state’s top investigative agency will assist the district attorney’s office in a criminal investigation.
Harris County Elections Administrator Clifford Tatum told commissioners he would conduct an analysis after the election canvass is completed.
Commissioner Rodney Ellis filed a lawsuit to extend the count, saying some precinct election records had not yet been counted.
Harris County’s Democratic commissioners said a letter from the Texas Secretary of State undermines trust in the democratic process.
