'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 ...
Houston city controller proposes emergency task force for city budget crisis
"We are rapidly approaching a point where, without significant budget cuts or new revenue, certifying the budget may no ...
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Will Houston go bankrupt? City Controller Chris Hollins says yes
The city of Houston may be in a financial bind by June if something doesn’t change. Recently, the city controller, Chris ...
City Controller says Houston may go bankrupt | CW39 Houston
The city of Houston may be in a financial bind by June if something doesn't change. Recently, the city controller, Chris ...
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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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 ...
Houston controller says he may not certify 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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‘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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City of Houston liable for $100 million after losing lawsuit over drainage improvements
“I think the city can find a way, uh, to fund this. It may take a little adjustment,” Jones said. This is exactly what Houston’s Controller Chris Hollins warned city leaders of in 2024.
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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.