Overview
- After reviewing NRG Stadium surveillance, Lina Hidalgo said the footage does not clearly show the moment she alleges security shoved her.
- RodeoHouston revoked Hidalgo’s ex‑officio director status as the dispute over access and treatment continues.
- Rodeo leaders say she tried to enter the dirt‑level chute seats without required wristbands at a sold‑out show and that her team had been warned in advance.
- Officials say she previously received about 21 chute tickets this season, valued near $9,000, and was asked to return to her suite before being escorted out when she refused.
- Hidalgo maintains she was shoved and threatened with arrest, released audio and video from the encounter, and has raised discrimination concerns that rodeo leaders reject.