Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said she was disappointed after her proposal for a tax increase for early childhood education on the November ballot had failed Thursday morning once it became clear the measure did not have the votes.

Commissioners this week approved new staff positions for the county's Holistic Assistance Response Team, which will expand the program to serve all parts of unincorporated Harris County.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo spent more on security in 2024 than every other member of Commissioners Court combined, according to records secured by the Houston Chronicle.

Tensions are rising within Harris County leadership after a contentious Commissioners Court meeting led to the formal censure of County Judge Lina Hidalgo. The fallout has sparked debate among commissioners,