Houston city council said NO to raising property taxes, but now they're staring down a massive budget gap with no easy answers. Get ready for potential cuts to city services you rely on.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 2 mentions in the last 30 days.
No direct financial impact stated for the gas utility ordinance; over $2.2 million for leak detection technology.
Ratepayers of Universal Natural Gas, LLC, and residents through improved infrastructure maintenance.
Everyone who uses city services, as they could be reduced or cut.
A Houston couple faces financial strain as their mortgage payment nearly doubles due to an unexpected property tax hike.
The council passed an ordinance related to retail gas utility rates for Universal Natural Gas, LLC, maintaining current rates. Spending authority was also approved for leak detection technology for Public Works.
Houston City Council keeps tax rate the same, but some worry how they'll handling upcoming deficits ABC13 Houston
Houston city leaders vote against raising property tax rate despite unclear plan for ballooning deficit Houston Public Media
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