Hidalgo Walks Out of Heated Commissioners Court Meeting Over Budget Cuts

Tensions erupted at the Harris County Commissioners Court as Judge Lina Hidalgo walked out during a budget debate after commissioners declined funding for several youth programs. Hidalgo warned the court about a looming $200 million deficit and criticized proposals that increase law enforcement funding without a plan to pay for it, saying, "I'm going to let you continue — I don't want to be part of this nonsense."