Controller Chris Hollins is arguing the city could lower the taxpayer burden on the settlement to half of what is currently being proposed.
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Houston Police Chief Resigns Amid Controversy
Police Chief Troy Finner resigned on Tuesday following new revelations about his knowledge of 260,000 uninvestigated cases.
Republicans Lead in Harris County Appraisal District
Additionally, Molly Cook will fill the remainder of Mayor John Whitmire’s term in the state senate.
Harris County Jail Reprimanded by State
The jail has failed to meet the minimum staffing standard of one detention officer for every 48 inmates.
Billions in Bonds on Ballots Around Houston
Less than one percent of voters in Harris County have turned out to vote.
Attorney General to Take over Prosecution of Harris County Judge Staff
Outgoing Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg said that she felt the Attorney General’s office would be the best agency to prosecute the cases.
Texas Supreme Court Puts Harris County’s Guaranteed Income Scheme On Hold
The attorney general has labeled the program “unlawful.”
Audit Reveals Fort Bend ISD Bond Failures
The audit was conducted following revelations of a $133 million gap between the amount voters approved and the cost of the bond.
Houston ISD Expected to Seek Multibillion Dollar Bond
While the district hasn’t said how much a proposed bond would cost, a local paper reported that a recent estimate was for between $3.5 and $5 billion.
Harris County Audit Finds Purchasing Issues
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo wants to move vendor contracting authority after a new report from the County Auditor highlighted several long-running issues.