Houston city officials will need to slash spending or dramatically raise revenue over the next year following a Texas Supreme Court decision on the city’s infrastructure spending.  

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/city-of-houston/2025/02/05/513041/a-real-gut-punch-houston-budget-deficit-balloons-after-court-ruling-on-infrastructure-spending/

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Houston council drops tax hike after Abbott sends $50 million for Beryl debris removal

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/city-of-houston/2024/10/09/502406/houston-council-drops-tax-hike/

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Houston City Council, Mayor Whitmire signal support for increased property tax rate

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/city-of-houston/2024/09/11/499720/houston-city-council-mayor-whitmire-signal-support-for-increased-property-tax-rate/

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The City of Houston is considering raising its property tax rate to cover a budget shortfall and costs of the derecho and Hurricane Beryl. 

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/city-of-houston/2024/09/10/499571/city-of-houston-considers-property-tax-rate-hike-to-cover-costs-of-derecho-hurricane-beryl/

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