Economics ❯ Urban Economics

City Budgets

Revenue Generation Tax Policy Financial Challenges Taxation Policies Fiscal Imbalance Fiscal Responsibility Public Services Public Spending

Houston Projects $54 Million Overtime Overrun for Police, Fire and Solid Waste

The controller’s report highlights depleted reserves, with no public plan yet to close a widening 2027 gap.

City Council Majority Urges Johnson to Drop Head Tax From 2026 Budget

Dallas Council Approves $5.2 Billion Budget With Slight Tax Cut, Library Closures, Police Pay Hike