Paxton sues Harris County
Ken Paxton sues again to block Harris County's latest guaranteed income program
Uplift Harris, as the local program is called, is designed to give financial assistance to low-income households picked through a randomized lottery.
Ken Paxton vs. Harris County: The battle over guaranteed income continues
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed suit against Harris County over its revised guaranteed income program, the second time Paxton has sued the county over the initiative, claiming the program is "unconstitutional.
Harris County attorney slams Texas AG Ken Paxton over lawsuit targeting latest guaranteed income program
Christian Menefee accused Paxton of "using people living in poverty as a means to score political points" after he challenged the guaranteed income program again.
Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Harris County over new version of ‘Uplift Harris’ program
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is not letting up on efforts to stop the controversial Uplift Harris program.
Texas AG Ken Paxton suing Harris County over 'Uplift Harris 2.0'
Texas AG Ken Paxton has filed another lawsuit against Harris County regarding the 'Uplift Harris 2.0' program, which would give $500 to nearly 2,000 residents per month for 18 months.
Texas Attorney General’s office again sues Harris County over proposed basic income program
Paxton earlier this year struck down the county's efforts to provide monthly stipends to lower-income families. He requested the state prohibit payments under the county's pilot guaranteed income program.
Harris County approves $2.6 billion budget and tax rate increase for 2025
Harris County Commissioners Court on Thursday gave final approval to its financial plan for the upcoming year, including an 8 ...
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Harris County astronaut still plans to vote in 2024 election despite being stranded in space
Texas first passed a law in 1997 that allows astronauts to vote if they will be in space during early voting and on Election ...
Harris County approves Diwali fireworks sales season, despite fire safety concerns
Harris County Commissioners voted to add a fireworks sales season specifically for Diwali, despite concerns raised by fire ...
Harris County approves 8% property tax hike
Usually, property tax increases have to be approved by voters, but state law allows an exception.
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Will your property taxes jump 8% today in Harris County?
Harris County commissioners are set to advance an 8% property tax hike, which does not require voter approval due to federal ...
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Harris County approves increase in property tax rate for FY 2024-25
Harris County commissioners approved an increase in the county's property tax rate at a Sept. 19 meeting. The tax rate was ...
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Missing 69-year-old woman found dead in uncovered manhole in northeast Harris County, family says
A 69-year-old woman was reported missing on Friday from the home she shared with her daughter, only to be found two days later less than 100 feet away at the bottom of an uncovered manhole.
Harris County (TX) High School Football Schedule, Live Streams This Week
Harris County, Texas has high school football games on the calendar this week, and the inside scoop on how to watch them is ...