Bill prohibiting union payroll deduction passes committee — with a twist
Legislation that would prohibit state and local government from collecting dues for public unions passed the Texas Senate Business & Commerce Committee Sunday and...
Ethics loophole looms large during special session
It’s illegal for lawmakers and statewide elected officials to accept campaign cash during the regular legislative session in Austin — but it’s no holds...
Texas Monitor Week In Review — July 23, 2017
This week, The Texas Monitor unveiled the number one Senate big spender featured in our “Lifestyles of State Lawmakers” series.
Our research team has been...
Houston mayor reverses course on recycling deal
HOUSTON — Mayor Sylvester Turner abruptly changed course Friday on his administration’s pick for a recycling company, tossing out the winning bidder and allowing...
HCC hires attorneys to probe vendor hires, finances after bribery scandal
Houston Community College Chancellor Cesar Maldonado has moved on the hiring of special counsel to probe the way the college system hires vendors and...
Houston trash deal vote delayed amid questions over transparency, pricing
HOUSTON — The vote to approve a controversial $48.4 million recycling proposal was delayed by the Houston City Council on Wednesday amid questions over...
Houston housing bond cash sits idle as need balloons
At the same time the need for affordable housing has been skyrocketing in Houston, city officials have been sitting on tens of millions of...
Texas Monitor Week In Review — July 16, 2017
This week, The Texas Monitor unveiled the number one House big spender featured in our “Lifestyles of State Lawmakers” series.
Our research team has been...
HCC trustees vote to censure Chris Oliver after bribery scandal
HOUSTON — The Houston Community College's board of trustees voted Thursday evening to censure board member Chris Oliver in the wake of Oliver’s guilty...
