Houston Faces Budget Crisis: City Official Threatens to Withhold Certification Amid Growing Deficit
2025-02-06
ABC 13 Houston on MSN.com
The city of Houston is grappling with a significant budget shortfall, exacerbated by a recent lawsuit loss that necessitates an additional $100 million annual expenditure on infrastructure, including roads and drainage. With the city attorney emphasizing the urgency of meeting this financial obligation by June, the city's finance official has raised concerns about certifying the next budget, potentially plunging the city into a deeper financial crisis. As the city navigates this fiscal challenge, keywords like budget deficit, municipal finance, and infrastructure spending are coming into focus.
