Harris County: 2-year-old toddler found in pool, Life Flight headed to scene

Deputies with Harris County Constable Precinct 4 Mark Herman's Office are on the scene after a 2-year-old toddler was found in a swimming pool on Friday afternoon.

Texas governor race swings to Hinojosa in latest poll

The latest poll comparing Gov. Greg Abbott and his Democratic opponent Gina Hinojosa shows the challenger leading by four points.

Texas urges home insurers to offer discounts for storm-resistant upgrades

Following average home insurance rates surging 79% in Texas, state regulators are calling on insurance companies to give policyholders "meaningful" premium discounts when they protect their homes against severe storms and wildfires.

Abbott attacks Hinojosa in Lotería-themed social media post

In a post made on Facebook this week, Gov. Greg Abbott posted a photo depicting Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa as a “Loteria card."

Houston ‘birth tourism’ center shut down following Texas AG filed lawsuit

A Houston-area business accused of participating in illegal "birth tourism" has officially been shut down after a lawsuit filed by the state of Texas.

Texas puts brakes on new Flock camera installations along state roads

Gov. Abbott has ordered TxDOT to stop issuing permits allowing the installation of Flock cameras and other automatic license plate readers along state roads.

Harris County commissioners pass property tax rate increase, approve $3 billion budget

Harris County commissioners have made their votes on the proposed property tax rate increases intended to help close an estimated $181 million budget shortfall.