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‘I hope that this serves as a warning:’ Harris Co. reaches $50K settlement reached in second price gouging lawsuit
Read full article: ‘I hope that this serves as a warning:’ Harris Co. reaches $50K settlement reached in second price gouging lawsuit"We received over 250 complaints of price gouging in the days after the storm," Attorney Christian Menefee said. "I hope that this serves as a warning for the future that this kind of behavior will not be tolerated here in Harris County.”
‘We sued that company:’ Harris Co. Attorney cracks down on home title theft crimes
Read full article: ‘We sued that company:’ Harris Co. Attorney cracks down on home title theft crimesA lawsuit ordering more than $1,000,000 in relief and penalties has been filed by the Harris County Attorney on behalf of victims of a crime known as “home title theft.”
Lawsuit filed against 2 Harris County gas stations over price gouging during Hurricane Beryl
Read full article: Lawsuit filed against 2 Harris County gas stations over price gouging during Hurricane BerylHarris County Attorney Christian Menefee announced a lawsuit has been filed against two gas stations, accused of price gouging during the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl.
Texas AG sues county over Uplift Harris program, calls it ‘illegal welfare scheme’
Read full article: Texas AG sues county over Uplift Harris program, calls it ‘illegal welfare scheme’A program meant to help Harris County residents living below the federal poverty line is being criticized by the Texas Attorney General, saying it's "unconstitutional."
Harris County officials to take legal action after TCEQ approves permit for concrete-crushing plant near LBJ Hospital
Read full article: Harris County officials to take legal action after TCEQ approves permit for concrete-crushing plant near LBJ HospitalHarris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee announced that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality approved a permit for a concrete crushing facility to be built near LBJ Hospital. The action has prompted legal action from county officials.
Biden impeachment inquiry, mental health, Harris County attorney discusses future, and more on Houston Newsmakers
Read full article: Biden impeachment inquiry, mental health, Harris County attorney discusses future, and more on Houston NewsmakersKhambrel Marshall discusses President Joe Biden’s impeachment inquiry.
Harris County elections, jury duty pay increases, scholarship program celebrates 32 years and more on Houston Newsmakers
Read full article: Harris County elections, jury duty pay increases, scholarship program celebrates 32 years and more on Houston NewsmakersKhambrel Marshall spoke to the Harris County Attorney about the law that abolishes the Harris County Election Administrator’s Office.
Texas Supreme Court lets state law eliminating Harris County elections chief stand, for now
Read full article: Texas Supreme Court lets state law eliminating Harris County elections chief stand, for nowThe ruling means the November elections in the state’s largest county will be overseen by two other county officials. Legislators targeted Harris County’s elections department after taking issue with the way the 2022 elections were run.
Harris County sues Texas over legislation abolishing elections administrator position
Read full article: Harris County sues Texas over legislation abolishing elections administrator positionHarris County sued Texas over legislation that abolishes the county’s elections administrator position, Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee announced Thursday.
Local leaders, organizations gather to launch Child Abuse Prevention Month
Read full article: Local leaders, organizations gather to launch Child Abuse Prevention MonthHarris County Resources for Children and Adults will join several local organizations to launch Child Abuse Prevention Month Friday morning.
Republican Texas House candidate’s election complaint tossed after he fails to pay fee
Read full article: Republican Texas House candidate’s election complaint tossed after he fails to pay feeMike May was one of more than 20 losing candidates in Harris County who filed election contests, citing reports of Election Day issues.
City, county officials reach agreement with TxDOT on I-45 expansion project. Here’s what you need to know
Read full article: City, county officials reach agreement with TxDOT on I-45 expansion project. Here’s what you need to knowMayor Sylvester Turner announced Monday that an agreement has been reached on the North Houston Highway Improvement Project, which would widen and reconfigure I-45 from downtown Houston north the Beltway 8.
EPA to launch investigation into permitting process for concrete batch plans in Harris County
Read full article: EPA to launch investigation into permitting process for concrete batch plans in Harris CountyHarris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and other local leaders will address the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s recent announcement that it will investigate the Texas Commission on Environment Quality (TCEQ)’s concrete batch permitting criteria and processes under federal civil rights laws.
Harris County’s new minimum bond payment rule to take effect Saturday despite lawsuit filed by bail bond agent
Read full article: Harris County’s new minimum bond payment rule to take effect Saturday despite lawsuit filed by bail bond agentA bail bond agent has sued the Harris County Bail Bond Board following the adoption of a new rule that requires bondsmen to collect a minimum ten percent of the total bond for certain violent or sexual offenses.
Child Abuse Prevention Month: Houston and Texas authorities join forces to raise awareness after thousands of kids victimized across state
Read full article: Child Abuse Prevention Month: Houston and Texas authorities join forces to raise awareness after thousands of kids victimized across stateTwo Texas organizations and community leaders from the Houston area are kicking off Child Abuse Prevention Month in April.
Watch live: Harris County attorney speaks on lawsuit challenging controversial Texas’ voting bill, SB1.
Read full article: Watch live: Harris County attorney speaks on lawsuit challenging controversial Texas’ voting bill, SB1.Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee will hold a press conference Friday afternoon to give an update on the preliminary injunction hearing in lawsuit challenging Texas’ voting bill, Senate Bill 1.
Harris Co. Judge Lina Hidalgo, Attorney Christian Menefee respond to ruling on mask mandates
Read full article: Harris Co. Judge Lina Hidalgo, Attorney Christian Menefee respond to ruling on mask mandatesHarris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Attorney Christian Menefee spoke out on Thursday at a news conference after the State Court of Appeals announced they upheld the county’s ability to impose mask mandates.
Harris County adopts new ‘Fair Chance’ policy, no longer asking about criminal histories on county job applications
Read full article: Harris County adopts new ‘Fair Chance’ policy, no longer asking about criminal histories on county job applicationsHarris County Commissioners adopted a plan Tuesday from Harris Attorney Christian Menefee to remove barriers for job candidates with criminal histories who apply for positions with the county.
‘It’s time to stop pandering’: Judge Lina Hidalgo responds to Texas secretary of state’s audit of Harris County election results
Read full article: ‘It’s time to stop pandering’: Judge Lina Hidalgo responds to Texas secretary of state’s audit of Harris County election resultsHarris County Judge Lina Hidalgo responded Friday to the Texas secretary of state’s audit of the county’s election results, saying it’s been 11 months after the 2020 elections and officials have found no evidence of widespread election fraud.
Federal officials tell TxDOT to halt I-45 expansion
Read full article: Federal officials tell TxDOT to halt I-45 expansionHarris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and County Attorney Christian Menefee held a Wednesday media briefing to discuss the I-45 expansion project. During the conference, they announced that the federal government has again asked the Texas Department of Transportation to halt work on the project.
‘Stop putting cars over people’: Harris County sues TxDOT over I-45 expansion project
Read full article: ‘Stop putting cars over people’: Harris County sues TxDOT over I-45 expansion projectHOUSTON – Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, Harris County Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis and Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee made a demand Thursday for TxDOT to take residents and the environment into consideration in the agency’s plan to expand Interstate 45. The $7.5 billion expansion project aims to increase the capacity of the freeway to handle traffic through downtown up Greater Greenspoint. Members of the group know, as Stop TxDOT I-45 applauded the county attorney’s decision to file suit. Good for them,” said STOP TxDOT I-45 founder, Susan Graham. The following is a statement, from TxDOT Executive Director James Bass, on the Harris County lawsuit regarding the NHHIP:“TxDOT has not yet received a copy of the lawsuit.
Texas prices for lodging, necessities skyrocket amid storm
Read full article: Texas prices for lodging, necessities skyrocket amid stormHouston and several surrounding cities are under a boil water notice as many residents are still without running water in their homes. Even bottled water prices doubling or tripling overnight. The Texas Attorney General's Office urged residents who suspect they are victims of price gouging to file a complaint with their office. AdDallas hotelier Larry Hamilton said that while there may be legitimate complaints of price gouging, he also wondered if some complaints lacked merit. If not, a visit from a state or local investigator to a company accused of price gouging is usually all it takes for prices to return to normal.
How to report price gouging in Texas
Read full article: How to report price gouging in TexasThe Harris County Attorney’s Office (HCAO) is urging residents to reports any instances of price gouging the encounter. I urge you to report price gouging on our website. We will hold businesses and individuals accountable for unfair practices.”AdHow to report price gouging in Harris County:Email your complaint to consumerhelp@cao.hctx.net . Complete the online form at harriscountycao.org/report-price-gougingHow to report price gouging in Texas:Call the Office of the Attorney General’s toll-free complaint line at (800) 621-0508. Please complete the form below to send your instance of price gouging to KPRC 2 Investigates.
Attorney for doctor accused of stealing COVID-19 vaccine says DA investigation false, client was following CDC, health guidelines
Read full article: Attorney for doctor accused of stealing COVID-19 vaccine says DA investigation false, client was following CDC, health guidelinesThe attorney of a Harris County Public Health doctor held a news conference Friday to address the allegations accusing him of stealing a vial of the COVID-19 vaccine made by Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg in a news release Thursday. The release said that a week later, he told a fellow Harris County Public Health employee, who then reported him to supervisors. According to Doyle, Gokal had been administering vaccines and overseeing a vaccination site on Dec. 29. A Harris County Public Health adminstrator stated that there are protocols in place to deal with unused vaccines and open vials, and those protocols were not followed. He is being prosecuted by the Public Corruption Division of the Harris County District Attorney’s Office.