Harris County approved a $2.6 billion budget with a controversial 8% property tax hike to cover disaster-related costs and other expenditures, including raises for elected officials.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Harris County over its new Uplift Harris program, challenging the constitutionality of $500 monthly payments to low-income families.

Clear Creek ISD increased bus driver pay from $20.56 to $22 an hour, with a $3,000 signing bonus for new drivers with CDL, and extended work hours to address service needs and labor market trends.

Houston Mayor John Whitmire discussed his tenure and plans without detailing new policies or how to finance the city's recent fire union settlement in his State of the City address.

Sen. John Cornyn leads in fundraising with $18.3 million for GOP, positioning him as a serious contender to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell as Senate GOP Leader.

Montgomery County officials rejected an upgrade to its voting machines due to public concern over tampering, despite no network connectivity for the machines.

The Houston Police Department launched a new dashboard to provide updates on over 260,000 suspended cases, aiming to improve transparency and public trust.

Texas AG Ken Paxton's raids on Latino leaders for alleged vote fraud spark outcry from civil rights groups decrying voter intimidation and abuse of power.

A federal lawsuit filed by Virginia Elizondo against Spring Branch ISD under the Voting Rights Act is delayed, as courts await rulings on private citizens' right to sue.

HISD faces criticism for the high number of uncertified teachers, risking the quality of education, with diverse backgrounds like former fast food workers now teaching.

Houston resolved a dispute with its firefighters' union, granting $650 million in back pay and up to 34% salary increases over five years, ending seven years of legal conflicts.

Former Harris County Public Health director Barbie Robinson is suing the county for alleged racial, gender, and age discrimination after her termination, which has been linked to questionable department contracts.

Harris County considers an 8% property tax hike, exceeding the usual 3.5% cap, to fund disaster relief efforts and essential services after several severe weather events.