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City of Houston passes Whitmire’s $7.5 billion budget for fiscal year 2027

Summary by Spring Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Andrew Schneider, as published by Houston Public Media · June 10, 2026 · 1 min read

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The City of Houston has a new budget for fiscal year 2027. The total amount allocated is $7.5 billion. Houston City Council voted to approve the budget, with most members in favor. Only one council me

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Category: local · Published: June 10, 2026 · Source: Houston Public Media · Reading time: 1 min

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City of Houston passes Whitmire’s $7.5 billion budget for fiscal year 2027

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