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Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s plan to fund early childcare through a tax hike hit another roadblock as commissioners voted it down for the second time, leaving millions in potential funding—and a $10 annual tax bump for homeowners—on the table. With the county facing its highest tax rate in history and a $3 billion budget looming, officials argue they can’t afford more strain. Hidalgo pushed back, calling the rejection a betrayal of public trust and urging voters to decide on critical issues like childcare. Complicating matters: this isn’t the first time the proposal failed, political tensions simmered earlier this year, and Hidalgo herself won’t seek re-election—making these budget battles a flashpoint ahead of November’s judge election.

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