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Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Shares Emergency Preparedness Resources at Community Town Hall

30 Sep, 25

Harris County, TX, September 30, 2025, In recognition of National Preparedness Month, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and local emergency leaders today hosted a town hall on emergency preparedness. During the town hall, panelists discussed topics including how to prepare for chemical hazards, fire safety, alert systems, pets, supporting the most vulnerable, and preparing for large-scale events like the FIFA World Cup. 

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Calls for Hail Mary on FY2026 Budget Cuts

24 Sep, 25

Judge Hidalgo calls on Commissioners Court to delay $100M law enforcement raises and instead determine whether that money can be used as a solution to reduce the $410 million flood bond deficit

Harris County, TX, September 24, 2025, Judge Lina Hidalgo sent a letter to County Auditor Mike Post and Budget Director Daniel Ramos that proposed delaying the $100 million law enforcement pay raises by bringing that proposal to the voters next year, and instead using that $100M to reduce the $410 million flood bond deficit. 

Harris County To Fight Back Against Federal Funding Cuts to Clean Energy and Green Jobs in Harris County

18 Sep, 25

Harris County, TX, September 18, 2025 - Today, Commissioners Court voted to allow the Harris County Attorney’s Office to move forward with a lawsuit challenging the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) decision to terminate the Solar for All Program.