A month before Houston City Council’s deadline to approve a budget for fiscal year 2026, the city’s chief financial officer is raising concerns about the lack of a final decision in a lawsuit over city spending on streets and drainage.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/city-of-houston/2025/05/21/521992/city-controller-raises-serious-concerns-about-houston-budget-without-court-ruling-on-drainage-settlement/

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As Houston City Council members kick off budget hearings next week, the city faces economic turmoil caused by President Donald Trump’s trade and immigration policies as well as a legislative tug-of-war over toll road funding with Harris County.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/city-of-houston/2025/05/09/521024/city-of-houstons-2026-budget-complicated-by-possible-recession-potential-legislation/

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