Gov. Abbott says Texas District 18 delayed over 'failures' in Harris County elections
After calls from several top Democrats, including Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee, Gov. Greg Abbott explained his ...
Abbott blames delay in 18th Congressional District vote on Harris County
Texas Governor Greg Abbott said he didn't want to rush Harris County, accusing the county of running elections poorly.
‘Nonsense’: Harris County attorney fires back at Gov. Greg Abbott’s blame game over Turner seat delay
U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner's seat in Congress has been left open for nearly a month following his unexpected death in March.
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New bill proposes additional courts to help tackle Harris County’s case backlog
The last time a civil district court was created in Harris County was in the early 1980s, according to Lauren Reeder, Harris ...
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Gov. Abbott calls Harris County ‘a repeat failure’ in elections, explains delay in calling special election
A month after U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner’s death, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott explains his reasoning on why he has delayed in calling for a special election to fill the seat representing parts of Houston, ...
Abbott delays blue district’s special election, citing logistical challenges
Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) has yet to call a special election to fill recently deceased Rep. Sylvester Turner's seat in Texas's ...
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Former DA Kim Ogg departs role in Harris County commissioner’s office after short stint
The former Democratic district attorney, whose second and final term ended at the end of last year, joined the Precinct 3 ...
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Harris County DA lays out priorities for his office, including how to deal with overcrowded jail
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Newly elected Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare highlighted some of his administrative priorities at a community meeting Tuesday night, including working with the ...