City leaders say budget shortfall jumps from $25M to $88M after not raising property taxes in 2026
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- 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.
By Chaz Miller·3 hr ago
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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- 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.
It was originally expected to be at $25 million.
"The bottom line is we're not raising taxes," Mayor John Whitmire said.
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