Paxton sues Harris County
Texas Attorney General’s office sues Harris County over revised 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.
Texas Attorney General continues targeting Latino-heavy Harris and Bexar counties over voter registration
According to 2022 data from the U.S. Census Bureau, Latinos make up around 40.2% of the Texas' total population
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.
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.
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.
Ken Paxton sues again to block Harris County's latest guaranteed income program
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is again suing Harris County over its guaranteed income initiative, alleging that the latest version of the program still violates the Texas Constitution despite modifications officials made to pass muster.
Texas Officials Sued, Allegedly Violated National Voter Registration Act
Two Texas officials were sued this week after they were accused of violating the National Voter Registration Act. On ...
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All eyes are on Texas and Harris County as hurricane season ramps back up with Francine
Beryl devastated the Texas coast and exposed gaps in the state's preparedness. This time around, state and local officials ...
Understanding Kamala Harris
How the vice president’s personal history and decades in public life could inform her administration if she wins.
Harris County DA Kim Ogg slams county Democrats over bail reform in Kingwood Tea Party appearance
Appearing before a crowd of Republican voters Thursday evening, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg blasted her fellow ...
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East Texas party leaders react to Trump-Harris debate
With Tuesday night marking the first and perhaps only time former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris ...
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‘Political backlash’ follows effort to reform cash bail in Texas
Harris County was negotiating a settlement in a sweeping class-action federal lawsuit that would put an end to cash bail for ...
Texas' Right-Wing Leaders Are Going To ‘Scary’ Lengths To Intimidate Political Rivals
The Texas attorney general is using search warrants, undercover operations and more to intimidate Latinos, organizers said.
Texas AG Ken Paxton sends warning to Harris Co. Judge Lina Hidalgo, commissioners over distribution of voter registration applications
Ken Paxton said sending these forms would lead ineligible people, such as felons and noncitizens, to commit a crime by attempting to register to vote.