Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis on Thursday issued the following statement in response to the Texas Attorney’s Office lawsuit to prevent county officials from implementing the Harris County Community Prosperity Program.
“Harris County will continue to fight so that every family in the County has access to the opportunities and resources they need to prosper.
Meanwhile, Ken Paxton will stop at nothing to prevent Harris County from investing in families. His latest attack on Harris County families that are struggling under the weight of economic inequality proves that he is on a crusade to score political points and protect a system that makes the rich even richer while starving seniors, children, parents, and working people of the resources they need to get ahead.
This isn’t a game for the people who are trying to take care of their families, put food on the table, and build a better future. They deserve better and I will keep fighting for them.”