The agency has a budget of $1.6 billion and provides public transportation across Harris County.
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State House Incumbents Win 3 of 4 Collin County GOP Primaries
The race to be the Republican nominee for House District 61 is headed to a May runoff.
Shelley Luther Beats State Rep. Reggie Smith in Rematch
The two previously went head-to-head in 2022.
State Rep. Steve Allison Loses to Marc LaHood
The anti-school choice incumbent has lost to local attorney LaHood.
State Rep. Ernest Bailes Falls to Janis Holt
Bailes faced considerable ire from pro-school choice advocates after voting against the governor’s school choice package.
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George Soros Funds Harris County District Attorney Challenger
Soros is turning his attention to the Harris County District Attorney’s race between incumbent Kim Ogg and Sean Teare.
Another Austin Drag Show Targets Children
The Austin Public Library is a partner for the event.
North Austin Aquatics League Allows Boys to Compete with Girls
The league updated its handbook and will now allow boys who identify as girls to compete with female swimmers.
Houston Makes Progress on Deal with Firefighters
A tentative agreement has been announced to end the city’s 8-year labor dispute with the Houston Professional Firefighters Association.
Citizens Pursue Criminal Complaint Against Denton ISD Electioneering
Submission of voter affidavits requires the local district attorney’s office to investigate the complaint.
Huffman ISD is the Latest School District Caught Potentially Violating Electioneering Laws
In a recently leaked audio recording, Huffman ISD Superintendent Benny Soileau instructed faculty members to vote for the “sweet 16.”
Sherman ISD Incentivizes Teachers to Vote in Primaries
According to an email sent to district staff, the district would allow teachers to wear jeans if they had an “I Voted” sticker.
Texas Teacher Sentenced to 131 Years in Prison for Promoting Child Porn
Predator tracker Alex Rosen caught former Judson ISD middle school teacher Mark Mallow in a sting operation and testified at his trial.
Fort Bend ISD Audits Bond Program
The Board of Trustees voted to approve an audit after $133 million in cost overruns from their $1.2 billion May 2023 bond package.
Denton School Board Keeps ‘Transgender’ Books in Kids’ Library
Denton ISD trustees voted 6-1 to keep two controversial titles available to K-5th grade students.
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Disgraced State Rep. Frederick Frazier Loses McKinney Police Endorsement
McKinney Police Association members reportedly declined to endorse Frazier for re-election after backing him in 2022.
Houston Police Department Revises Body Cam Policy
The new policy revision means the camera will be recording constantly, rather than only when an officer hits record.
Texas A&M Engineering Course Teaches Students to Use Non-gendered Language
A reading assignment teaches students to use their pronouns when closing an email to “normalize gender inclusivity.”
Republican House Candidates Spar Over Democrat Committee Chairs
Primary challengers in North Texas House races hit incumbents on the issue at a forum hosted by the Collin County Conservative Republicans.
Former Texas Teacher Faces Federal Prison for Producing Child Porn
Authorities found Snapchat videos of Marfa ISD substitute teacher Sonya Murillo sexually abusing a minor.
‘Power Struggle’ within Williamson County GOP Over Securing Primary Election
The outgoing party chairman ignored members’ requests to conduct the election more securely.
Hays High School Clerk Charged with Grooming Student for Sexual Relationship
Hays CISD confirmed that Danielle Dunn has been fired from her position.
DeAyala v. Perez: Paxton Impeachment Vote Could Decide House District 133 Race
DeAyala’s vote to impeach the attorney general lingers heavily over the House District 133 Republican primary election.
Arlington ISD Trustees Refuse to Answer Questions About District Policies for Gender-Confused Students
David Jarvis has filed a lawsuit against the district and school board for allegedly violating the Texas Open Meetings Act.
Former Austin Police Chief No Longer Returning Following Public Backlash
Art Acevedo’s withdrawal from the role follows fierce public backlash from across the political spectrum.