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Texas bill abolishing Harris County elections administrator’s office heads to Gov. Abbott’s desk

HPM Staff

Posted on May 23, 2023 · Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee said in a statement that leaders are evaluating legal options and could reveal plans for a legal fight later this week.

Tags 2023 Texas Legislature Clifford Tatum Paul Bettencourt SB 1750

Houston Matters

Texas lawmakers approve bills aimed squarely at Harris County elections

Michael Hagerty

Posted on May 23, 2023 · One bill eliminates the county administrator. The other gives the Texas Secretary of State new authority. 

Tags Harris County Election Administrator harris county elections SB 1750 SB 1933 Senate Bill 1750 Texas Legislature voting

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Gov. Greg Abbott calls immediate special session to address property taxes and border issues

Alejandro Serrano, Texas Tribune

Posted on May 30, 2023 · Abbott noted many bills that were passed during the regular session, which ended around 6 p.m. Monday, but he added that “many critical items remain” and will require multiple special sessions.

Tags 2023 Texas Legislature greg abbott property tax relief Texas border Texas property taxes

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Republican-led Texas Legislature adjourns without passing most GOP priorities

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, The Texas Newsroom

Posted on May 30, 2023 · The 2023 legislative session has been marred by controversy and historic moves.

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GOP-led Texas House panel issues 20 impeachment counts against Attorney General Ken Paxton

Associated Press

Posted on May 25, 2023 · In an unanimous decision, a Republican-led investigative committee that spent months quietly looking into Paxton recommended impeaching the state's top lawyer.

Tags 2023 Texas Legislature Attorney General Ken Paxton ken paxton

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Harris County announces plans to sue state for bills that eliminate Elections Administrator position

Rebecca Noel

Posted on May 24, 2023 · Nine of the 10 largest counties in Texas currently have Elections Administrators. The bill would only abolish the position in Harris County.

Tags Clifford Tatum Harris County Elections Administrator's Office Texas elections bills

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