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Lina Hidalgo's censure marks first time a sitting Harris County Judge is formally admonished
Commissioners voted Thursday to censure Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, marking the first time a sitting judge has been formally admonished in the county’s history.
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 extended video from today's session.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo censured by commissioners over decorum after her failed tax hike proposal
A vote to censure is a formal expression of disapproval but has no impact on Hidalgo's ability to serve in her elected position or on the commissioners court.
‘Harris County deserve better’: Harris County commissioners voted to censure Judge Hidalgo after interruption in court
Harris County commissioners voted 3 to 1 to censure Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo on Thursday after a wild meeting in court.
Harris County Dems’ internal skirmish kills proposed property-tax hike
Harris County commissioners rejected Judge Lina Hidalgo's proposal for a "penny" property tax increase by not holding a vote before the deadline.
Harris County spent $900K on Lina Hidalgo's security detail, more than all commissioners combined
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.
Explained: The Harris County early childcare program backed by Lina Hidalgo
After a heated day in commissioners court, commissioners voted to censure Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo after her tax hike proposal for early childcare failed.
Judge Lina Hidalgo's 'penny tax proposal' fails to pass; Commissioners Court meeting turns to chaos
A Harris County penny tax proposal turned into childcare chaos during Thursday's commissioners court meeting as Judge Lina Hidalgo took her proposal for a tax increase. The proposed increase, which is being referred to as a penny tax,
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.
Harris County commissioners call for order while rejecting Hidalgo’s proposed tax hike for education programs
The proposal by County Judge Lina Hidalgo would have given Harris County voters a say on whether to support a tax increase to continue funding certain child care and education training programs. The initiatives were previously supported by pandemic-era federal dollars.

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