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Harris County · issues
Topics getting the most attention in Harris County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Houston just signed a deal promising not to annex The Woodlands, but the city controller warns it's a raw deal for local taxpayers. Basically, Houston gives up expansion rights, and critics argue the city gets nothing good in return.
Harris County is getting major props for its new strategy to stop evictions before they happen. It’s a smart move to keep people in their homes and stabilize the community during this crazy housing market.
Houston is changing its game plan on homelessness, moving from the ambitious goal of 'ending' it to a more realistic focus on 'reducing' the numbers. It’s a significant shift in strategy that signals the city is recalibrating how it manages this ongoing crisis.
Harris County’s small business contracting program is in the hot seat as state officials push back against DEI initiatives. This shift could completely change how the county hands out future projects and who actually gets to compete for them.
Abbie Kamin is stepping in as the new Harris County attorney, and she’s already gearing up to run for the seat in November. This leadership shift is a big deal because it’s going to change how the county tackles legal issues and enforces local policies.
Harris County is rethinking how local police and officials coordinate with ICE. This shift could change how our community resources are used and how immigration enforcement plays out on the ground.
Harris County is considering a shift in how local police work with ICE, potentially mirroring Houston’s existing policy. This change could redefine the relationship between your neighborhood officers and federal immigration enforcement.
Texas state officials are suing Houston to force local police to cooperate more closely with federal immigration enforcement. This legal battle is essentially a tug-of-war over whether the city or the state gets to set the rules for how local law enforcement handles immigration status.
Harris County is gearing up for a legal fight to keep rainbow crosswalks from being painted over. It’s a high-stakes standoff over who gets to decide what our public streets look like.
Texas AG Ken Paxton is trying to kill Harris County’s guaranteed income program, leaving the future of these monthly cash payments up in the air. This court battle will determine if the county has the legal authority to keep sending money directly to residents in need.
New state rules are making it way easier for neighborhoods to 'break up' with their cities and leave municipal control behind. This could totally change how Harris County cities plan for growth and manage their borders moving forward.