POLITICS
Houston council member outlines 3-part ordinance to limit HPD ICE calls, increase transparency
| March 25, 2026
Council Member Alejandra Salinas, joined by Council Member Abbie Kamin and community leaders, proposed an ordinance stating that HPD would not be required to call ICE for administrative immigration warrants. It would require routine traffic stops to end once their lawful purpose ends and mandate regular reports on how often HPD asks about immigration status or contacts federal immigration authorities.
Texas Education Agency names new Fort Worth ISD superintendent amid state takeover
| March 24, 2026
The state intervened at the district after one campus received five consecutive failing grades on the A-F accountability rating system from 2018-2023.
Harris County adopts first-ever worker consultation policy
| March 23, 2026
Harris County has approved a historic consultation policy that gives nearly 20,000 workers a real voice in shaping workplace policies.
The plan creates structured dialogue between employees and leadership, with a consultation agent, a joint consultation team, regular policy review meetings, support in grievance processes, and a clear path for employee centered recommendations to Commissioners Court.
US Rep. Christian Menefee condemns ICE funding amid partial shutdown
| March 23, 2026
During the Harris County Democratic conference, US Rep. Christian Menefee reflected on the urgent need to fund essential services, the harm caused by underinvestment in agencies like TSA and FEMA, while continuing to support ICE.
Commissioners Court pushes for Judge Lina Hidalgo’s resignation
| March 23, 2026
At Harris County Commissioners Court, Commissioner Tom Ramsey is calling for Judge Lina Hidalgo to resign amid recent controversy at the Houston Rodeo. He says with hurricane season and the FIFA World Cup ahead, the county needs stronger leadership. Commissioners also honored the Houston Rodeo with a resolution for its community work.