New ad hits on tension between Mealer’s support of Texas’ extreme abortion ban, and the County Judge’s oversight of the public health system Today, Team Hidalgo released ‘Supports It’ – a TV spot underscoring the grave and dangerous implications of Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s opponent, Alex Mealer’s, extreme anti-abortion beliefs for Harris County women, and the County’s public health system. Mealer’s support for Governor Greg Abbott’s cruel and heinous abortion ban – a law with no […]
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Judge Hidalgo Emphasizes the Importance of Adopting Proposed Budget That Would Reduce the Tax Rate for Homeowners and Increase Pay for Law Enforcement
County Judge Lina Hidalgo held a press conference today, highlighting important investments included in the proposed Harris County budget ahead of Tuesday’s Commissioners Court meeting. Daniel Ramos, Executive Director of the Harris County Office of Management and Budget, Dr. Tina Peterson, Executive Director of the Flood Control District, and Dr. Esmaeil Porsa, President and CEO of Harris Health System, also provided additional details about critical budget needs. Harris County’s proposed $1.4B justice and safety budget […]
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Calls Special Meeting to Authorize Lawsuit Challenging Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar’s False Claims of Defunding
On Friday, Judge Lina Hidalgo called for a Special Meeting of Commissioners Court scheduled for Wednesday, August 31, at 10:00 a.m. to authorize outside counsel to pursue legal action against relevant state officials, including Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar, in response to the Comptroller’s recent claims regarding Harris County’s budgeting decisions under Chapter 120 of the Texas Local Government Code. Earlier this week, Comptroller Hegar threatened to cut Harris County’s budget based on false claims that […]
Harris County Allocates $14.3 Million to Tackle Behavioral and Mental Health
Judge Lina Hidalgo along with several local members of congress today introduced a $14.3 million initiative aimed at combating the growing mental health crisis and an additional $7.5 million to address nutritional and food insecurity. Through a multi-million dollar allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, the Behavioral and Mental Health Program will increase access to mental health services, with a focus on expanding counseling for youth and their families, before mental health issues […]
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Releases new Drive-Thru Voting PSA Featuring “Curbside Larry”
Drive-Thru Voting Safe, Easy, and Secure: Release of PSA Comes as Record Number of Harris County Voters Head to the Polls As early voting continues in Harris County, County Judge Lina Hidalgo today released a new explainer video on drive-thru voting. The PSA features John “Curbside Larry” Schaffer and outlines for eligible voters how safe and easy drive-thru voting is. To view and download the PSA, click here. “This week, we’re showing the nation what happens […]