Town Square
The State of Racial Equity In The United States
Posted on · President Biden's executive actions aim to advance racial equity for communities that have been impacted by systemic racism.
Tag: reform
Local
City of Houston Employees Will Contribute More To Their Retirement Starting In July
Posted on · That is the timeline after the Legislature gave final approval to the pension reform bill.
Texas
Texas House Passes Child Welfare Reforms
Posted on · The Texas House on Thursday passed a package of sweeping measures aimed at addressing a crisis in the state's child welfare system.
News
Mayor Turner Testifies About Pension Reform Before The Texas House Of Representatives
Posted on · He addressed the Committee on Pensions and said the proposal is fair and balanced.
Houston Matters
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez Still Assessing ‘Responsible’ Way to End 287(g)
Posted on · Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez says he’s still assessing all the factors and possible fallout involved in potentially ending the county’s cooperation with the controversial 287(g) program. The program allows local law enforcement to transfer inmates with criminal records who are undocumented immigrants over to federal authorities. Gonzalez campaigned on ending the program, and critics […]
Houston Matters
Why Did School Finance Reform Fail This Legislative Session?
Posted on · In 2011, the Texas Legislature cut $5 billion from the public education budget. More than two-thirds of Texas public school districts filed lawsuits. Then in 2013, lawmakers restored the majority of the funding cut two years earlier. Nevertheless, a court challenge over how the state funds schools has gone forward, with arguments expected in the […]
Houston Matters
How Immigration Reform will Affect Houston
Posted on · The so-called "Gang of Eight" in Congress seems poised to announce their proposal for comprehensive immigration reform. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano was in Houston last week to discuss it. And rallies calling for such reform took place across the country on Wednesday, including here in Houston, where participants and onlookers alike shared strong opinions […]