Hidalgo’s staffers were indicted on felony charges related to how they allegedly helped award an $11 million contract to a political consulting firm headed by a Democratic strategist.
Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg speaks during a press conference regarding alleged corruption in Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s staff, at the Harris County Criminal Justice Center in Houston on Thursday, April 25, 2024., The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news.
"The reason I'm taking this action is to safeguard the public's interest and trust in our government," Ogg said."The people of Harris County have a right to expect that their elected district attorney will prosecute corruption committed by public officials regardless of political affiliation." "Our prosecutors and investigators are the best in the State," Paxton said in a statement."They handle every case with utmost professionalism. In this case as in all others, we will seek truth and justice."
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