The Mayor of Houston formally asked Gov. Greg Abbott to tap state funds for Hurricane Harvey recovery.
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Harris County Joins Calls Condemning Straus
Harris County became the latest to join the chorus of Republican parties calling for new leadership.
Houston Holding First Property Tax Hearing
Property tax hearings are kicking off for Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner’s proposed property tax increase.
‘Turner Tax’ Will Cause More Pain Than Relief
Houston mayor plans to ask city council to approve a tax rate hike in the wake of one of the worst natural disasters the city has seen.
Houston Fights Public Release of Expert Report on Fire Pension
As Houston’s lawsuit against pension actuaries creeps along, they are fighting against the public release of a pension study.
Houston Mayor Wants to Increase Taxes 8.9%
Houston officials want to increase taxes on storm-battered residents as they begin to recover.
Donor Dollars Over Hurricane Survivors
While most in the Houston area are helping others, one lawmaker is helping himself to campaign donor dollars.
Wayne Faircloth Fundraising with Joe Straus
A Houston-area state rep is heading to Austin to fundraise with Speaker Joe Straus.
Huberty Wanted Life-Saving Resources Diverted to Garbage Pickup
During Hurricane Harvey, a Houston-area lawmaker tried to have life-saving resources diverted to trash pickup.
Lawsuit Filed Over Harvey Flooding
The intentional flooding of parts of west Houston has caused property owners to file a class-action lawsuit against local government entities.