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.
Houston controller Chris Hollins warns he won’t be able to certify 2026 budget without 'drastic' cuts
Controller Chris Hollins warned Houston City Council members Wednesday that he might not be able to certify next year’s budget without significant cuts to city services or new revenue following the Texas Supreme Court's denied appeal of a drainage-fee lawsuit against the city.
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"We are rapidly approaching a point where, without significant budget cuts or new revenue, certifying the budget may no longer be feasible," Hollins said.
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 Hollins, sounded the alarm about the city's financial future. He said that the city's coffers will be empty by then without some course correction.
City Controller sounds alarm as Houston’s projected deficit swells to more than $300 million
Unless Houston leaders are able to secure new revenue or cut spending, Controller Chris Hollins said he may not be able to certify the 2026 budget.
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