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Houston controller says he may not certify budget

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 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 longer be feasible," Hollins said.

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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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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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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 ...

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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.

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Houston controller says he may not certify budget

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