Harris County commissioners voted 4-1 to condemn DHS and ICE, a move county leaders tied to two fatal federal shootings in Minnesota and the county’s recent amicus filing. The nonbinding motion adds a local voice to national legal fights over federal deployments.

Houston sees protests against ICE policies, with NOW organizing a peaceful demonstration and previous protests at City Hall demanding an end to city cooperation with ICE.

Texas AG Paxton partners with the DOJ to combat corruption in government procurement, joining the Procurement Collusion Strike Force to combat bid rigging and anticompetitive practices.

Texas will distribute $44 million to stabilize rural hospitals identified as financially at-risk; eligible facilities must submit forms by Feb. 5.

The City of Houston has appealed a $13 million jury judgment after a 2021 crash with an HPD cruiser killed Charles Payne. The Fifth Circuit will now review the city's challenge.

A Houston IT worker says ICE agents boxed in his truck on Jan. 1, asked for his Social Security number and left after he began recording the encounter.

State Sen. José Menéndez asked Gov. Greg Abbott to halt ICE operations in Texas, citing detention deaths, family separations and arrests at immigration hearings.

County leaders warn House Bill 26 could push more contract‑patrol costs onto Harris County and squeeze an already tight budget. Officials say careful planning is needed.

Copies of HISD's executive contracts show 13 cabinet members get $30,000 bonuses plus travel and cellphone allowances and waivers tied to termination.

Dozens at a Jan. 27 City Council meeting were denied public comment and left chanting after the mayor adjourned hours early. Protesters demanded limits on HPD ties to ICE.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues nurse practitioner Debra Lynch for allegedly shipping abortion pills into Texas through her organization, Her Safe Harbor.

The article details the aftermath of the fatal shooting by ICE agents in Minneapolis, including protests, a federal probe, and political debates between Texas and Minnesota leaders over immigration enforcement.

Rep. McCaul calls for an investigation into Minneapolis incidents involving federal officers and consequent deaths, emphasizing the need for accountability and restraint to maintain public trust.