Pension reform legislation before Texas state legislators continues to fuel disagreements between Houston and Dallas leaders and public safety employees.
Even with funding secured, redevelopment of large vacant properties like historic downtown department stores, is a challenge even as construction begins.
Texas sheriffs, constables and police chiefs are subject to a Class A misdemeanor for noncompliance under the state’s 2017 Sanctuary Cities ban. Some lawmakers in tears over the ‘Show Me Your Papers’ language.
