In Harris County, a proposed tax-rate hike for education programs has been rejected for the second consecutive year. This proposal was put forth by Lina Hidalgo. The rejection comes after a similar proposal was voted down last year.

At that time, Hidalgo's efforts to pass the measure were controversial, with some commissioners objecting to her bringing a group of children to the meeting. Further details on the proposal and its rejection are available from Houston Public Media.