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Houston controller warns city budget crisis is worsening

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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.

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Houston controller Chris Hollins warns he won’t be able to certify 2026 budget without 'drastic' cuts

A defeat in court means Houston must spend $100 million on drainage projects, adding to the city's growing budget deficit.

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

Houston City Controller Chris Hollins issued a dire warning to City Council on Wednesday that Houston is near running out of funds and requested a "joint emergency task force" to find ways to tackle the impending budget shortfall.

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Texas Supreme Court ruling compounds Houston’s growing budget crisis

"We are rapidly approaching a point where, without significant budget cuts or new revenue, certifying the budget may no ...

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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