State Sen. Paul Bettencourt has asked the attorney general to look into the legality of such a program.
Local Spending
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Willis Independent School District Proposes New Bonds Totaling $218.1 Million
The district is asking voters to approve additional debt and a new tax increase only two years after voters approved a $143 million bond proposition.
Former Houston Mayor Spent Thousands Promoting His Legacy During Last Days in Office
Now-former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner spent thousands in taxpayer dollars and corporate donations to pay for a book and documentary of his life and tenure as mayor.
After Delay, Harris County Set to Begin Guaranteed Basic Income Program`
Currently a pilot program using federal funding, local officials may look to taxpayers to continue the program in the future.
$5 Million Price Tag for New Harris County Commissioners Court
Four years and $5 million ago, Former Commissioner Steve Radak called the project an “absolute waste of money.”
Dallas City Council Members Say Bond Program Should Be Spent on Racial Equity
Previous racial equity initiatives have been criticized for potentially being unconstitutional.
Tarrant County Commissioners Reject Funding for Girls Inc.
The group has criticized Texas for pro-life and pro-women legislation.
San Antonio City Council Approves Abortion Travel Fund
Councilmembers agreed to allocate $500,000 in taxpayer monies to help fund travel expenses for women seeking abortions.
Austin City Council Member Requests Audit of City Spending on Homeless Services
The request comes one day after the city’s homeless strategy officer resigned.
Harris County Detention Officer Assaulted By Inmate
Accusations of underfunding law enforcement positions continue as short-staffed shifts increase danger for both inmates and detention officers.