88th Legislature convenes in Austin
The Texas Legislative session has begun. Here are 6 things to watch. Lawmakers will debate over the state budget, school issues, border security and property taxes, among other …
Greg Abbott
ELECTION RESULTS:
Democrats retain control of County Government Beto defeated; Texas remains Republican HARRIS COUNTY – Despite warnings of a Republican “Red Wave” sweeping the voting booths, it didn’t materialize …
Latest UH poll shows Judge race very close
Beto ahead of Abbott in Harris County Harris County Judge’s Race Too Close to Call HOUSTON, October 24, 2022 – The race for chief executive in Texas’ most …
Final Weeks of Campaigns: BETO, ABBOTT stump Houston for Votes
By Gilbert Hoffman HARRIS COUNTY – Voters face a momentous and important task on Election Day, November 8, when they must select candidate and propositions on the longest …
Abbott orders School Safety Study instead of Special Session on guns
AUSTIN – In lieu of calling a special session of the legislature to deal with new regulations to curb mass shootings, as requested by several state legislators, Governor …
Uvalde mass shooting stirs up Gun Control debate
PROTESTS MOUNT AT NRA CONVENTION HOUSTON – Protestors outside the NRA (National Rifle Association) national convention at GRB Convention Center this weekend, blamed the proliferation of guns and …
Sen. Carol Alvarado on Gun Safety Reform
Austin, TX — The Texas Senate Democratic Caucus sent the following letter to Governor Abbott: Dear Governor Abbott: The members of the Texas Senate Democratic Caucus urge you …
Early Voting for Primary Feb. 14 to 25
HARRIS COUNTY – Election season for 2022 kicks off with early voting for the primary races in crucial positions in Harris County starting Monday, Feb. 14. Early voting …
County raises COVID threat level
INCREASE IN COVID-19 HOSPITALIZATIONS TRIGGERS INCREASE IN HARRIS COUNTY COVID-19 THREAT LEVEL Harris County, Texas – On January 10, 2022, Judge Lina Hidalgo announced that she is raising …
Abbott announces 3rd Special Session, agenda
AUSTIN – Governor Abbott today issued a proclamation announcing that he will convene a third special legislative session at 10 a.m. on Monday, September 20, 2021. The proclamation …