Why 🐿️ HoustonCivicAffairs picked: City leaders say budget shortfall jumps from $25M to $88M after not raising property taxes in 2026
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Source: abc13.com
Houston will not raise property taxes this year, even as city leaders revealed this week that its budget deficit has grown to $88 million, according to Mayor John Whitmire.
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This report provides a direct update on Houston's municipal budget deficit and the city council's financial planning decisions.
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This report provides a direct update on Houston's municipal budget deficit and the city council's financial planning decisions.
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