Texas’ election policies and Harris County’s size create a lengthy vote-counting process that can go well into the early hours after Election Day.
Tim Carlin
Tim Carlin is the Houston Landing's government solutions reporter. An Ohio native, Tim comes to Houston after spending a year in Greenville, South Carolina, covering Greenville County government for The Greenville News. There, he examined his beat through a resident-focused lens, highlighting concerns about Greenville County’s rapid growth and the censorship of LGBTQ+ materials in the county’s library system. Tim received a bachelor’s degree in journalism and American studies from Miami University of Ohio – Go Redhawks! When not at work, Tim enjoys watching too much reality TV, solving crossword puzzles and frequenting local coffee shops.
Posted inElections
Harris County Flood Control wants a tax hike to fund maintenance work. Voters get to decide.
The proposed 1.58-cent rate hike would cost the owner of a $300,000 home with a standard homestead exemption an additional $43.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Lengthy ballots, quiet campaigns: How can Harris County voters choose when electing judges?
Lengthy ballots leave many voters unclear on how judicial candidates stack up. The Landing asked three lawyers for their advice on choosing judges.
Posted inElections
From traffic tickets to felony appeals: Harris County’s 2024 judicial elections explained
Sorting through dozens of judicial races is enough to make your head spin, but these courts can affect Houstonians more than they may realize.
Posted inElections
From commissioner to constable: Explaining the Harris County races on your 2024 ballot
Though not as glamorous as the national contests, these local races could have a huge impact on Houston and Harris County residents’ daily lives.
Posted inElections
With the deadline fast approaching, make sure you are registered to vote in Harris County
Meta description (max 150): To vote in the November election, you must submit a registration application to the Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector’s office by Monday’s end.
Posted inAround the Region
How would a longshoremen strike affect Houston’s economy? It depends how long it lasts.
Port Houston dock workers could go on strike next week, a move that could have damaging impacts on the local and state economy, largely depending on how long the walkoff lasts. The U.S. Maritime Alliance, which represents employers at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports, and the International Longshoremen’s Association, which represents 45,000 dock workers […]
Posted inPolitics & Government
Harris County raises property tax rates, OKs $2.67 billion budget over Ogg’s objections
Baked into this year’s budget is the start of a five-year plan to offset any future structural deficits via higher fees and spending cuts.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Harris County boosts tax rate. Will Houston follow suit to shore up deficit, disaster costs?
The higher taxes could prompt some residents to look to the suburbs as the cost of living goes up, a University of Houston economist said.
Posted inImmigration
Harris County judge rejects Paxton attempt to shut down Houston immigrant rights group FIEL
Judge R.K. Sandill, of the 127th District Court, denied Paxton’s request for a temporary injunction and petition to shut down the nonprofit.