Daily Archives: May 6, 2006

Bills pass amid Senate walkout

We’ve been busy around the house today so I’m a little short on time, but there was some excitement in the State Senate yesterday around HB1. Here’s the Chron story: Tempers flared and several senators walked out in a dispute … Continue reading Continue reading

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Sheriff Thomas appeals order

Harris County Sheriff Tommy Thomas has appealed the order by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards to relocate 500 prisoners in order to bring Harris County’s jails into compliance on prisoner-to-guard ratios and other issues. By appealing the order, which … Continue reading Continue reading

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