Houston’s municipal election is less than a year away, but with three candidates in the field, the race is heating up.
Charles Blain
Attorney General Confirms Elected Officials Can Be Tax-Funded Lobbyists
No specific law prohibits elected officials from lobbying while in office.
Harris County Judge Looks to End Pay-to-Play
Harris County’s new administrator seeks to end pay-to-play.
Unions Reforming Their Own Dues Collection Method
Union dues reform isn’t law in Texas yet, but some unions have started implementing it themselves.
State Lawmaker Released from Jail Ahead of Session
State representative released in time to start the next legislative session.
Abbott: “Houston ISD Leadership is a Disaster”
Gov. Greg Abbott has weighed calling for the state to intervene in Houston ISD.
It’s Time to End the Corporate Welfare Arms Race
Local governments are in a constant battle over which one can dole out more tax-funded resources to private industry, and it needs to stop.
New Administration Takes Office in Harris County
With the start of the new year, a new Harris County administration was sworn in.
RPT Committee Members Issue Rebuke of Bush Advisor
RPT platform committee members issued a response to an opinion article penned by Ash Wright, a former George P. Bush advisor.
Council Member Wants to Tax Your Garbage
A Houston council member wants to impose a garbage fee on taxpayers to fund fire fighter raises.