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Chaos erupts at Commissioners Court

Chaos erupts at Commissioners Court as Lina Hidalgo's proposed tax hike fails to pass
Chaos erupted at Commissioners Court Thursday as dozens of children descended on the courtroom to support a proposed tax increase for a trio of childcare programs.
Chaos at Harris County Commissioners court when Judge Lina Hidalgo clashes with commissioners
Judge Hidalgo and the four county commissioners were debating funding for an early childhood program with tensions erupted.
Chaos at Commissioners Court: Hidalgo’s actions is criticized by commissioners
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo was criticized by Commissioners Adrian Garcia and Leslie Briones for using children to advocate for a tax increase to support childcare initiatives, which was
Harris County Commissioners vote to censure Lina Hidalgo following childcare tax spat
Harris County commissioners voted Thursday 3-1 to censure Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo following a heated disagreement over a proposed tax increase to pay for early childcare programs.
Judge Lina Hidalgo sparks 'outburst' during chaotic tax plan debate
The meeting descended into chaos as Hidalgo called on children, who had participated in county programs and were present at the meeting, to join her on the floor and chant with her for votes in favor.
Chaos erupts as Harris Co. Judge Lina Hidalgo clashes with commissioners in several fiery exchanges
Hidalgo had called on fellow commissioners to approve a proposal that would’ve allowed voters to decide on a one-cent property tax to support childcare and early learning programs for low-income families.
Harris County commissioners vote to censure Judge Lina Hidalgo after heated exchanges
It was chaos at Harris County Commissioners Court today, as Judge Hidalgo and the commissioners clashed. We've posted an ...
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Commissioner Ramsey questions removing Hidalgo from office following chaotic meeting
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‘Wow’ is right. Lina Hidalgo undermines her own push for childcare. | Editorial
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Harris County commissioners awaiting details on Judge Lina Hidalgo's ...
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo told ABC13 viewers about a tax increase for a county child care program, which wasn't just new to our viewers but to commissioners ...