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Houston controller warns city budget crisis is worsening

Houston's top finance official says he may not certify city's next budget as deficit grows

After a lawsuit loss, the city must come up with an additional $100 million each year to spend on roads and drainage. The city attorney said his interpretation is that the money is due by June.

Houston Landing on MSN · 1d

City Controller sounds alarm as Houston’s projected deficit swells to more than $300 million

Unless Houston leaders are able to secure new revenue or cut spending, Controller Chris Hollins said he may not be able to certify the 2026 budget.

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'A real gut punch': Houston controller warns city budget crisis is worsening

Houston's budget crisis increased by $100 million after the Texas Supreme Court declined to intervene in six-year-long lawsuit regarding drain and road funds.

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‘A real gut punch’ — Houston budget deficit balloons after court ruling on infrastructure spending

City officials are grappling with a $100 million price tag for required spending on streets and drainage. The city now faces ...

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Houston ordered to spend money it doesn't have on street, drainage improvements after losing lawsuit

Houston is going to run out of money within the next year -- that's the warning from the city controller. After losing a ...

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After losing drainage appeal, Houston will offset $100 million hit with Metro cash

Houston officials plan to offset a $100 million hit to the city’s budget in a recent legal ruling by using cash from the ...

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Houston faces $100 million financial 'gut punch'

A recent Texas Supreme Court decision will force the city to increase the amount of property tax revenue allocated to a dedicated drainage and street fund.

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