reform - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/tag/reform/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Wed, 04 Jun 2025 12:12:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://i0.wp.com/houstonnewmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-cropped-Houston.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 reform - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/tag/reform/ 32 32 103504436 Abbott signs bail reform legislation into law | Texas | thecentersquare.com https://houstonnewmedia.org/abbott-signs-bail-reform-legislation-into-law-texas-thecentersquare-com/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=abbott-signs-bail-reform-legislation-into-law-texas-thecentersquare-com Wed, 04 Jun 2025 12:12:31 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=5bd4de04400384cd31f06bde2ebc70e6 Castillo's brother, Joshua Sandoval, was murdered by Devan Jordan, who was out on bond for aggravated robbery in Fort Bend County and two more felony ...

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]]> 962892 Texas zoning reform bills could reshape Houston’s suburban housing landscape https://houstonnewmedia.org/texas-zoning-reform-bills-could-reshape-houstons-suburban-housing-landscape/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=texas-zoning-reform-bills-could-reshape-houstons-suburban-housing-landscape Fri, 30 May 2025 22:34:41 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=1987ab2555c67ea8d7245935a9256614 These counties include some of the fastest-growing suburbs, like Sugar Land, The Woodlands, Conroe, Pearland and League City. The two bills are ...

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]]> 960135 Bail reform measure clears Texas Senate committee | Free Share | thefacts.com https://houstonnewmedia.org/bail-reform-measure-clears-texas-senate-committee-free-share-thefacts-com/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bail-reform-measure-clears-texas-senate-committee-free-share-thefacts-com Thu, 13 Feb 2025 07:42:19 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=b6058dcd8449782719695fc4dd18bf1b Senate Bill 9, authored by Sen. Joan Huffman, R-Houston, whose district includes a portion of Brazoria County ... Two arrested in Brazoria County ...

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]]> 902274 Texas lawmakers seek reform of controversial tax exemption for affordable housing https://houstonnewmedia.org/texas-lawmakers-seek-reform-of-controversial-tax-exemption-for-affordable-housing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=texas-lawmakers-seek-reform-of-controversial-tax-exemption-for-affordable-housing Fri, 03 Jan 2025 18:45:26 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=af7be28d9c63aac9966596943e71e4f7 State Rep. Gary Gates of Fort Bend County, who owns apartment complexes in the Houston area, plans to introduce legislation to reform the system ...

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]]> 873078 Kansas City mayor calls for reform after fatal shooting of local chef Shaun Brady – WJOL https://houstonnewmedia.org/kansas-city-mayor-calls-for-reform-after-fatal-shooting-of-local-chef-shaun-brady-wjol/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kansas-city-mayor-calls-for-reform-after-fatal-shooting-of-local-chef-shaun-brady-wjol Fri, 30 Aug 2024 15:31:41 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=b0c8ab487a77590760bce066aaec440d ... Missouri city, the Kansas City Police Department confirmed to ABC News. A preliminary investigation revealed that the victim was taking out trash ...

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]]> 812805 Kansas City mayor calls for reform after fatal shooting of local chef Shaun Brady – ABC News https://houstonnewmedia.org/kansas-city-mayor-calls-for-reform-after-fatal-shooting-of-local-chef-shaun-brady-abc-news/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kansas-city-mayor-calls-for-reform-after-fatal-shooting-of-local-chef-shaun-brady-abc-news Thu, 29 Aug 2024 22:58:32 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=a1152d64928c2deedda25b69f4d182a5 ... Missouri city, the Kansas City Police Department confirmed to ABC News. Shaun Brady homicide scene outside of his restaurant Brady & Fox in Kanasa ...

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]]> 812439 Tenure Reform at Public Universities Passes in Texas House | The Texan https://houstonnewmedia.org/tenure-reform-at-public-universities-passes-in-texas-house-the-texan/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tenure-reform-at-public-universities-passes-in-texas-house-the-texan Wed, 24 May 2023 11:42:05 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=e3b098c9a650bda8f1c730ba389ed955 Ron Reynolds (D-Missouri City). During Kuempel's layout of the bill, the point of order was raised claiming the bill analysis was misleading.

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]]> 603173 Lawmakers take first step to reform embattled Texas Commission on Environmental Quality https://houstonnewmedia.org/lawmakers-take-first-step-to-reform-embattled-texas-commission-on-environmental-quality/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lawmakers-take-first-step-to-reform-embattled-texas-commission-on-environmental-quality Thu, 23 Mar 2023 21:50:40 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=cae6a78163cd51434774f17b4b18a865 Ron Reynolds, a Missouri City Democrat. “There are many stakeholders who believe that TCEQ doesn't really hold bad actors accountable, ...

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]]> 572523 Walkout at Commissioners Court, and whether bail reform measures are working (Sept. 14, 2022) https://houstonnewmedia.org/walkout-at-commissioners-court-and-whether-bail-reform-measures-are-working-sept-14-2022/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=walkout-at-commissioners-court-and-whether-bail-reform-measures-are-working-sept-14-2022 Wed, 14 Sep 2022 12:00:03 +0000 https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/shows/houston-matters/2022/09/14/432778/walkout-at-commissioners-court-and-whether-bail-reform-measures-are-working-sept-14-2022/ On Wednesday's show: We learn why two GOP members of Harris County Commissioners Court boycotted a vote on the county budget and what it means for the process going forward.
Also this hour: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our wee...

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]]> 420703 Bail bond reform measure fails, and electric vehicles in Houston (March 11, 2022) https://houstonnewmedia.org/bail-bond-reform-measure-fails-and-electric-vehicles-in-houston-march-11-2022/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bail-bond-reform-measure-fails-and-electric-vehicles-in-houston-march-11-2022 Fri, 11 Mar 2022 13:00:45 +0000 https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/shows/houston-matters/2022/03/11/420820/bail-bond-reform-measure-fails-and-electric-vehicles-in-texas-march-11-2022/ On Friday's show: A measure that would have set a minimum down payment recquired in order to bond out of jail on certain offenses failed to pass the Harris County Bail Bond Board on Wednesday, despite broad support. We learn why.
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]]> 267477 Bail reform update, accessibility at the rodeo, and how the world depends on Russia (March 4, 2022) https://houstonnewmedia.org/bail-reform-update-accessibility-at-the-rodeo-and-how-the-world-depends-on-russia-march-4-2022/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bail-reform-update-accessibility-at-the-rodeo-and-how-the-world-depends-on-russia-march-4-2022 Fri, 04 Mar 2022 13:30:15 +0000 https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/shows/houston-matters/2022/03/04/420357/bail-reform-update-accessibility-at-the-rodeo-and-how-the-world-depends-on-russia-march-4-2022/ On Friday's show: Harris County has been pursuing bail reform efforts for some time now. How’s it going? News 88.7’s Andrew Schneider joins us with an update. And the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is responding to some ADA compliance concerns. N...

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]]> 263250 Reform California seeks signatures for two ballot measures they want on the 2022 ballot – KUSI News https://houstonnewmedia.org/reform-california-seeks-signatures-for-two-ballot-measures-they-want-on-the-2022-ballot-kusi-news/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=reform-california-seeks-signatures-for-two-ballot-measures-they-want-on-the-2022-ballot-kusi-news Sun, 27 Feb 2022 19:55:06 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=af005046da6a5cbbe77c9892a8435687 Carl DeMaio, Chairman of Reform California, former San Diego City Councilmember, and radio host NewsRadio 600 KOGO joined KUSI's Jason Austell on “ ...

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]]> 259882 Webinar — The Way Forward: Immigration Reform for the 21st Century | TexasGOPVote https://houstonnewmedia.org/webinar-the-way-forward-immigration-reform-for-the-21st-century-texasgopvote/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=webinar-the-way-forward-immigration-reform-for-the-21st-century-texasgopvote Thu, 28 Oct 2021 17:07:58 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=321f3ff29b07864ebebdb641e77bdf52 At this virtual conference, which features a keynote address from Fort Bend County Judge KP George, experts will discuss the challenges faced by ...

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]]> 192462 Energizing Texas: From power grid reform to solar, electric cars and more https://houstonnewmedia.org/energizing-texas-from-power-grid-reform-to-solar-electric-cars-and-more/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=energizing-texas-from-power-grid-reform-to-solar-electric-cars-and-more Sun, 03 Oct 2021 18:35:17 +0000 https://houstonnewmedia.org/target/energizing-texas-from-power-grid-reform-to-solar-electric-cars-and-more/ We’re taking a look at energy in Texas, from the largest urban solar farm being built in Houston to a

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]]> 177633 Texas GOP Jumps Into Round Two Of Election Reform Fight As Special Session Kicks Off https://houstonnewmedia.org/texas-gop-jumps-into-round-two-of-election-reform-fight-as-special-session-kicks-off/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=texas-gop-jumps-into-round-two-of-election-reform-fight-as-special-session-kicks-off Mon, 12 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.houstonpress.com/news/texas-gop-starts-round-two-of-voting-reform-fight-11600798 The special session of the Texas Legislature ordered by Gov. Greg Abbott is well underway, and lawmakers worked through the weekend filing and debating new laws that fit within Abbott’s narrowly-tailored list of conservative priority items, the only to...

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]]> 140396 Governor Abbott Statement On Election Integrity, Bail Reform Legislation https://houstonnewmedia.org/governor-abbott-statement-on-election-integrity-bail-reform-legislation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=governor-abbott-statement-on-election-integrity-bail-reform-legislation Mon, 31 May 2021 17:31:34 +0000 http://stylemagazine.com/news/2021/may/31/governor-abbott-statement-election-integrity-bail-/ Governor Abbott Statement On Election Integrity, Bail Reform Legislation

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]]> 131308 Texas lawmakers still haven’t passed ERCOT reform https://houstonnewmedia.org/texas-lawmakers-still-havent-passed-ercot-reform/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=texas-lawmakers-still-havent-passed-ercot-reform Wed, 26 May 2021 18:08:46 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=e01d0baa0397af27b6b275b1f55f3db4 Texas Gov. Greg Abbott was quick to declare reform of the state's largest electricity grid operator an emergency item. But it took three months for the first grid-related bill to reach his desk.

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]]> 130388 How to protect yourself from drastic tax reform consequences https://houstonnewmedia.org/how-to-protect-yourself-from-drastic-tax-reform-consequences/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-protect-yourself-from-drastic-tax-reform-consequences Fri, 07 May 2021 19:00:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=c49280e633435fea92f752f8e81bca21 You may know that extensive tax reform is coming, but what you might not realize is just how drastic the effects could be, says Deborah Stavis, co-founder and CEO of Stavis & Cohen Financial.

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]]> 126661 Houston leaders announce several police reform changes, including the release of body camera video https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-leaders-announce-several-police-reform-changes-including-the-release-of-body-camera-video/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-leaders-announce-several-police-reform-changes-including-the-release-of-body-camera-video Thu, 29 Apr 2021 19:32:33 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=c8d49225f4cfed55936b683c9c11f58d This story excerpt is courtesy of our partners at KHOU 11. Click here for KHOU's full story.

HOUSTON — On Thursday, April 29, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, along with other city leaders, announced several major changes within the Houston Police Depa...

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]]> 125056 Policing Reform in Houston Kicks Into the Next Gear https://houstonnewmedia.org/policing-reform-in-houston-kicks-into-the-next-gear/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=policing-reform-in-houston-kicks-into-the-next-gear Thu, 29 Apr 2021 19:10:00 +0000 https://www.houstonpress.com/news/houston-mayor-outlines-police-reform-next-steps-11561062 Effective immediately by executive order of Mayor Sylvester Turner, body camera footage from all police-involved shootings which involves a display of excessive force or the death of someone in custody, will be made public within 30 days. However, to t...

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