US EditionHarris County Judge Lina Hidalgo in Commissioners Court: 'I Don't Want to Be a Part of This Nonsense'
Commissioners debate a $200 million deficit with law enforcement pay raises adding $100 million, prompting proposals for staggered increases and potential service cuts.
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Harris County budget battle: Judge warns of $200M deficit, service cuts
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (CW39) - Harris County leaders clashed Tuesday over a proposed budget that could leave the county facing a $200 million deficit and deep cuts to essential services. County Judge Lina Hidalgo said commissioners approved major pay raises for law enforcement without a clear plan to fund them. She warned the decision forces “robbing Peter to pay Paul,” shifting money away from departments like the public health, and housing. “On…
CONDADO HARRIS – From early hours, the Harris County Court of Commissioners has held a key meeting to define the budget for fiscal year 2026, a decision that will determine how much money is spent on health, flood control and basic services. The debate takes place under pressure from a deficit of more than $200 million, a large part attributed to the salary increase of about 100 million per year for police chiefs. This point has generated reject…
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