Harris County Commissioners Court is considering a $2.24 billion budget for the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1, while political rhetoric about public safety heats up ahead of a November election that could include a close race for the county judge seat.
County Commissioners Jack Cagle, left, Tom Ramsey, Judge Lina Hidalgo, Rodney Ellis and Adrian Garcia during Harris County Commissioners Court Tuesday, July 20, 2021 in Houston.Harris County Commissioners Court is considering a $2.24 billion budget for the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1, while political rhetoric about public safety heats up ahead of a November election that could include ain February while changing to a fiscal year beginning in October instead of March.
Previously, Texas cities and counties were able to collect up to 8 percent more in property tax revenue each year before the public could call a rollback election. In 2019, the LegislatureDemocratic Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo faces a tough reelection this November. A
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