Tag Archives: Harris County Tax Assessor

July 2019 campaign finance reports: Harris County

Posted on July 25, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Before we get to the numbers, please read this. The widow of former Harris County Precinct 1 Commissioner El Franco Lee has emptied most of her late husband’s $3.8 million campaign account by donating to community groups and charities. Ethel … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Andrea Duhon, Ann Harris Bennett, Audia Jones, campaign finance reports, Commissioners Court, Curtis Todd Overstreet, David Brown, Democratic primary, Diana Alexander, District Attorney, District Clerk, Ed Gonzalez, El Franco Lee, Election 2020, Harris County, Harris County Attorney, Harris County Clerk, Harris County Judge, Harris County Sheriff, Harris County Tax Assessor, Harris County Treasurer, Harry Zamora, HCDE, Joe Danna, Kim Ogg, Lina Hidalgo, Lloyd Oliver, Steve Radack, Vince Ryan | Comments Off

We’re gonna need a bigger meeting room

Posted on April 16, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Seems reasonable. With a newfound public interest in Harris County Commissioners Court meetings, which at times have been so crowded that would-be attendees have been turned away, court members plan to build a larger chamber. Commissioners Court [asked] County Engineer … Continue reading →

Posted in Local politics | Tagged Alan Rosen, Commissioners Court, Constable, construction, Harris County, Harris County Judge, Harris County Tax Assessor, Lina Hidalgo | Comments Off

Of course there are bills to do something with that bogus SOS advisory

Posted on February 27, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

What else did you expect? Among other things, Senate Bill 960 and Senate Bill 953, filed late last week, would require voter registrars across the state to kick every person off the voter rolls who at one point said they were not a citizen … Continue reading →

Posted in That's our Lege | Tagged Attorney General, Harris County, Harris County Tax Assessor, immigration, lawsuit, Pat Fallon, Paul Bettencourt, Secretary of State, Senate, Texas, Texas Civil Rights Project, voter registration | 2 Comments

Trying again with online voter registration

Posted on January 2, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Fingers crossed. Texas voter registration might be heading to the internet if any of several bills filed for the upcoming legislative session finds its way to the governor’s desk. Five bills, all filed by Democratic legislators, would require the state … Continue reading →

Posted in That's our Lege | Tagged Ann Harris Bennett, Celia Israel, Common Cause, Diane Trautman, Election 2018, Harris County Clerk, Harris County Tax Assessor, Lyle Larson, Texas, The Lege, voter registration | 1 Comment

An early look at bills about voting

Posted on December 14, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

From the Texas Civil Rights Project. Below are some bills to keep an eye on going forward. SB74: Slashing early voting by seven days In 2018, early voting in Texas surged, with over 4,514,000 Texans casting in-person ballots. To paraphrase more festive … Continue reading →

Posted in That's our Lege | Tagged Bob Hall, early voting, Eric Johnson, Harris County Clerk, Harris County Tax Assessor, Mike Lang, Senate, Texas, The Lege, Valoree Swanson, voter registration | 3 Comments

Today is the last day to register to vote

Posted on October 9, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

Take action as needed. As Texas’ Tuesday voting registration deadline approaches, Nasser and a number of other deputy voter registrars, volunteers allowed to register voters on the spot, were out in force Saturday evening. While many states allow voters to … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Harris County, Harris County Tax Assessor, Secretary of State, Texas, turnout, voter registration | 1 Comment

There are reasons why “suspect addresses” may be legit

Posted on September 18, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

Real talk here. Texas law requires voters to register where they live. At the same time, state law requires counties to take voters at their word that their voter registration applications are truthful. Registrars who suspect an address may be … Continue reading →

Posted in Show Business for Ugly People | Tagged Ann Harris Bennett, Harris County, Harris County Tax Assessor, Secretary of State, Texas, The Lege, voter registration | 4 Comments

Harris County 2018 voter registration numbers

Posted on September 9, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

From the inbox: Thank you Harris County Voter Registration Division and Harris County Volunteer Deputy Voter Registrars for your passion, dedication, and commitment in registering eligible voters! Current number registered: 2,291,037 Voters registered in 2017: 67,753 Voters registered in 2018: … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Ann Harris Bennett, Election 2002, Election 2004, Election 2006, Election 2008, Election 2010, Election 2012, Election 2014, Election 2016, Election 2018, Harris County, Harris County Tax Assessor, Mike Sullivan, turnout, voter registration | 1 Comment

County Attorney declares registration challenges invalid

Posted on August 30, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

That’s one word for it. The Harris County Attorney’s office said Tuesday that the 4,000 voter registrations challenged by a county Republican Party official were invalid, and the voter registrar should not have sent suspension notices to more than 1,700 … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Ann Harris Bennett, Election 2018, Harris County, Harris County Attorney, Harris County Tax Assessor, Republican Party, Secretary of State, Texas, The Lege, voter registration | 5 Comments

Vote suspension update

Posted on August 23, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

The situation gets more complicated. Harris County mistakenly placed more than 1,700 voters on its suspension list in response to a local Republican official’s challenge of nearly 4,000 voter registrations, county Tax Assessor-Collector Ann Harris Bennett said Wednesday. The situation … Continue reading →

If you can’t win, cheat

Posted on August 22, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

This is some bullshit. Harris County residents keen to vote in the upcoming midterm elections should be very careful about checking their mail. Recently, some residents of Third Ward received letters informing them of an address change they had not … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Ann Harris Bennett, Election 2018, Harris County, Harris County Tax Assessor, HCDP, Republican Party, Secretary of State, Texas, The Lege, voter registration | 14 Comments

The Ohio voter purge case

Posted on June 13, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

I refer to the Husted v. A. Philip Randolph Institute case that was decided by SCOTUS on Monday. Here’s a long reading list if you want to get up to speed on it: SCOTUSBlog Pema Levy Mark Joseph Stern Kira … Continue reading →

Posted in Legal matters | Tagged Ann Harris Bennett, Harris County, Harris County Tax Assessor, lawsuit, Ohio, Paul Bettencourt, SCOTUS, Secretary of State, Texas, The Lege, voter registration | 3 Comments

Harris County sued by “voter fraud” trolls

Posted on April 1, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

Let’s get this kicked to the curb ASAP. A conservative non-profit group sued Harris County in federal court Thursday to force the county to make available records on how it stops non-U.S. citizens from voting. The Public Interest Legal Foundation … Continue reading →

Posted in Legal matters | Tagged Harris County, Harris County Attorney, Harris County Tax Assessor, lawsuit, Public Interest Legal Foundation, voter registration | 6 Comments

Today is the last day to cure a provisional ballot

Posted on March 12, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

If you voted provisionally during the primary because you did not have an accepted form of ID in your possession when you voted, you need to “cure” your provisional ballot in order for it to be counted. From the inbox: … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Ann Harris Bennett, Election 2018, Harris County, Harris County Tax Assessor, primaries, provisional ballots, voter ID | Comments Off

You can still vote if you have been displaced by Harvey

Posted on February 5, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. Nikki Thomason, one of hundreds of people displaced when her Thornwood neighborhood filled with water, never thought her right to vote could be swept away too. “Angry, angry, you know it’s kind of funny … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Ann Harris Bennett, Election 2018, Harris County, Harris County Tax Assessor, Hurricane Harvey, The Lege, voter registration | 1 Comment

Petitions have been submitted for Heights alcohol vote 2.0

Posted on July 5, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

That was quick. Voters in the Heights will likely have the opportunity to further loosen alcohol restrictions in the neighborhood this November now that activists have secured more than the 1,500 signatures required to get a measure on the ballot. … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2017 | Tagged alcohol, Election 2016, Election 2017, Harris County Tax Assessor, Heights, Houston, Houston Heights Restaurant Coalition, local option election, petitions | Comments Off

Here come the Dems

Posted on January 3, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

All the newly-elected county officials have now been sworn in. The new Harris County officials sworn in New Year’s Day had something in common: They were all Democrats. The swearing-in ceremony at 2 p.m. Sunday followed the Democratic Party’s sweep … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Ann Harris Bennett, Barack Obama, Commissioners Court, District Attorney, Donald Trump, Ed Emmett, Ed Gonzalez, Election 2016, Harris County, Harris County Sheriff, Harris County Tax Assessor, Hillary Clinton, judicial races, Kim Ogg, Rodney Ellis, Steve Radack | 2 Comments

Trautman announces run for Harris County Clerk in 2018

Posted on December 8, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

From the inbox: As one of my long-time and best supporters, I wanted you to be one of the first to know that I have made the decision to run for Harris County Clerk in 2018! As you know, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Democratic primary, Diane Trautman, Ed Emmett, Election 2008, Election 2010, Election 2012, Election 2018, Harris County Clerk, Harris County Judge, Harris County Tax Assessor, HCDE | 2 Comments

Precinct analysis: Bennett v Sullivan

Posted on December 6, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

Ann Harris Bennett was the only countywide Democratic candidate to be trailing on Election Day as the early voting totals were posted, but as the night went on she cut into the deficit and finally took the lead around 10 … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Ann Harris Bennett, Don Sumners, Election 2004, Election 2008, Election 2010, Election 2012, Election 2014, Election 2016, Election 2020, Harris County, Harris County Clerk, Harris County Tax Assessor, judicial races, Leo Vasquez, Mike Sullivan, Paul Bettencourt, precinct analysis, Stan Stanart | 3 Comments

Dems sweep Harris County

Posted on November 9, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

Hillary Clinton had a 100K lead in early voting in Harris County, and increased her lead as the night went on. The only countywide Republican who was leading early on was Mike Sullivan, but later in the evening, at the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Ann Harris Bennett, Anne Sung, CD23, Congress, Devon Anderson, District Attorney, Donald Trump, Ed Gonzalez, Election 2016, Fort Bend County, Harris County, Harris County Attorney, Harris County Sheriff, Harris County Tax Assessor, Heights, Hillary Clinton, HISD, Houston, Houston Heights Beverage Coalition PAC, John Luman, Keep the Heights Dry, Kim Ogg, Mike Sullivan, President, recapture, Richard Morrison, Ron Hickman, SBOE, special election, Texas, The Lege, turnout, Vince Ryan | 8 Comments

Stan Stanart talks election security

Posted on October 8, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

I have a few thoughts as well. Over the course of the presidential race, concern has grown about digitally safeguarding election results. New cyber security threats seem to emerge monthly. Republican Donald Trump has repeatedly contended the presidential election will … Continue reading →

Posted in Show Business for Ugly People | Tagged Dan Wallach, Election 2016, eSlate, hacking, Harris County, Harris County Clerk, Harris County Tax Assessor, Secretary of State, Stan Stanart | 1 Comment

Chron overview of Harris County Tax Assessor race

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

It’s deja vu all over again. Republican Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector Mike Sullivan once again faces a challenge from Democrat Ann Harris Bennett, a rematch from four years ago for an office that oversees billions of dollars in property tax … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Ann Harris Bennett, Don Sumners, DPS, Election 2012, Election 2016, Harris County, Harris County Tax Assessor, Leo Vasquez, Mike Sullivan, Paul Bettencourt, The Lege, voter registration | Comments Off

Endorsement watch: A bit of a surprise

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron endorses Ann Harris Bennett for Harris County Tax Assessor. When Mike Sullivan first ran for Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector, he promised that he would: “Bring the office into the 21st century by embracing new technology.” By Sullivan’s standard, … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Ann Harris Bennett, Election 2016, endorsements, Harris County, Harris County Tax Assessor, Mike Sullivan, voter registration | 8 Comments

July finance reports for county candidates

Posted on July 27, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

Most of the interesting race in Harris County this year are the countywide races. Here’s a look at how the candidates in these races have been doing at fundraising. District Attorney Friends of Devon Anderson PAC Kim Ogg Name Raised … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Ann Harris Bennett, campaign finance reports, Commissioners Court, Devon Anderson, District Attorney, Ed Gonzalez, El Franco Lee, Election 2016, Gene Locke, Harris County, Harris County Attorney, Harris County Sheriff, Harris County Tax Assessor, Jenifer Pool, Jim Leitner, Kim Ogg, Mike Sullivan, Rodney Ellis, Ron Hickman, Steve Radack, Vince Ryan | Comments Off

Year 2 for “One Sticker”

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

Surely this year will go more smoothly. Texas dropped its familiar green safety inspection sticker a year ago, creating confusion for millions of vehicle and trailer owners in the state. Though inspections didn’t change – but might soon, as some … Continue reading →

Posted in Planes, Trains, and Automobiles | Tagged Harris County, Harris County Tax Assessor, Mike Sullivan, Texas, The Lege, TxDOT, vehicle inspection, vehicle registration | 4 Comments

2016 primaries: Harris County

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

Though this will be the first entry published in the morning, it was the last one I wrote last night, and I’m super tired. So, I’m going to make this brief. Harris County Dem results – Harris County GOP results … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Ann Harris Bennett, Brandon Dudley, Candance White, Democratic primary, District Attorney, Don Sumners, Ed Gonzalez, Elaine Palmer, Election 2016, Harris County, Harris County Attorney, Harris County Sheriff, Harris County Tax Assessor, Jerome Moore, Jim Leitner, Jim Sharp, JoAnn Storey, judicial races, Kim Ogg, Mike Sullivan, Morris Overstreet, Paul Simpson, primaries, Republican Party, Rick Ramos, Ron Hickman, runoff, turnout | 7 Comments

Primary Day is today

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

From the inbox: “Visit www.HarrisVotes.com to ensure you go to the correct voting location and to find your personal sample ballot for the Tuesday, March 1, Republican Party and Democratic Party Primary Elections,” said Harris County Clerk Stan Stanart, encouraging … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Alma Allen, CD15, Congress, Democratic primary, Dolly Elizondo, Don Sumners, Election 2016, Gene Wu, Harris County, Harris County Tax Assessor, HD121, HD131, HD137, HD148, HD149, Hubert Vo, Jessica Farrar, Joe Straus, Jose Menendez, Kevin Eltife, Mike Sullivan, President, primaries, SBOE, SD26, Senate, Ted Cruz, Texas, The Lege, Trey Martinez-Fischer, Troy Fraser, turnout | 5 Comments

Endorsement watch: Dudley and Sullivan

Posted on January 28, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron makes its endorsements in the Tax Assessor primaries. It is the time of year when the Harris County tax assessor-collector gains sudden prominence: Jan. 31 is the due date to pay property taxes, and Feb. 1 is the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Ann Harris Bennett, Brandon Dudley, Democratic primary, Don Sumners, Election 2012, Election 2016, endorsements, Harris County, Harris County Tax Assessor, Mike Sullivan, primaries | 9 Comments

Interview with Ann Harris Bennett

Posted on January 13, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

As I said in my earlier entry, Democrats came close to winning the office of Harris County Tax Assessor in 2012. The candidate who turned in that performance is Ann Harris Bennett, who is back this year to try again. … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Ann Harris Bennett, Democratic primary, Election 2016, Harris County, Harris County Tax Assessor, interviews | 1 Comment

Interview with Brandon Dudley

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

Democrats haven’t held the Harris County Tax Assessor’s office since long-serving Tax Assessor Carl Smith passed away in 1998. They came close in 2012, as first term incumbent Mike Sullivan won a three-way race with a shade less than 49% … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Brandon Dudley, Democratic primary, Election 2016, Harris County, Harris County Tax Assessor, interviews | 2 Comments

2016 Election page is up

Posted on December 29, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

Here it is. A few notes: – This is for races that will appear on the Harris County ballot only. Our ballot is big enough, with enough contested primary races, that I didn’t have the time or the energy to … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Commissioners Court, Congress, Constable, Democratic primary, District Attorney, Election 2016, Harris County, Harris County Sheriff, Harris County Tax Assessor, interviews, judicial races, Justice of the Peace, Q&A, Railroad Commission, SBOE, Texas, The Lege | 1 Comment

Republican filing deadline highlights

Posted on December 18, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

As a followup to this, here’s a look at who filed for what in the Republican primary here in Harris County. Set your phasers to “snark” and come on in with me. Congress There are nine Congressional districts partially or … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Congress, Constable, District Attorney, Election 2016, Harris County, Harris County Attorney, Harris County Sheriff, Harris County Tax Assessor, HCDE, Justice of the Peace, Paul Simpson, primaries, Republican Party, Senate, Texas, The Lege | 3 Comments

Morris Overstreet to run for DA

Posted on November 8, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

I know we’re all still recovering from Tuesday, but the 2016 filing season is almost upon us, and the Democratic race for Harris County DA just became a contested race. Former appeals court judge Morris Overstreet announced Thursday that he … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Alan Rosen, Ann Harris Bennett, Brandon Dudley, Carl Pittman, Democratic primary, Devon Anderson, District Attorney, Ed Gonzalez, Election 2010, Election 2014, Election 2016, Harris County, Harris County Attorney, Harris County Sheriff, Harris County Tax Assessor, Kim Ogg, Mike Sullivan, Morris Overstreet, Ron Hickman, Vince Ryan | 3 Comments

Point/counterpoint on online voter registration

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

Point. Texans can use www.Texas.gov for nearly 1,000 services, such as applying for concealed handgun licenses and driver records, and renewing driver licenses, vehicle registrations and many state-required professional licenses. It is time to allow Texans to use this proven, … Continue reading →

Posted in Show Business for Ugly People | Tagged Celia Israel, DPS, Harris County, Harris County Tax Assessor, League of Women Voters, Mike Sullivan, Secretary of State, Texas, The Lege, voter registration | 1 Comment

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