The agreement was announced last week and includes a $650 million back pay settlement for all active firefighters, retired firefighters, families of firefighters who died in the line of duty since 2017, and those who left for medical reasons.
Local Spending
City of Houston and Fire Department Reach Deal
The city plans to pay $656.5 million to settle the eight-year labor dispute.
Houston Budget Faces $160m-plus Shortfall
Houston Finance Director Melissa Dubowksi told city council members to expect a shortfall of at least $160 million in the upcoming fiscal year 2025 budget.
Fort Bend ISD Audits Bond Program
The Board of Trustees voted to approve an audit after $133 million in cost overruns from their $1.2 billion May 2023 bond package.
Gov. Abbott Announces New State Corporate Welfare Program Is Taking Applicants
Texas’ previous corporate welfare program has been largely resurrected with a new name and some new guidelines.
Tarrant County Commissioners Vote to End Taxpayer-funded Bus Services for Election Day
In a 3-2 vote, the commissioners voted against funding a partnership with Trinity Metro.
Houston ISD Efficiency Report Outlines New Changes
The plan starts by aligning district spending with the district budget.
Fort Bend Independent School District’s Bond Has $133M Shortfall
The $1.2 billion bond which voters approved in May of 2023 currently has a shortfall of $133 million.
Harris County Commissioners Raise Toll Road Authority Executive’s Pay 40 Percent
The raise, which passed the court in a 4-1 vote, brings Trevino’s pay from $350,000 to $485,000.
Nearly $3 Million Spent on Botched Houston Police Raid
The Houston City Council approved another $1.7 million for legal fees related to the botched Harding Street Raid that led to the murders of Dennis Tuttle and Rhogena Nicholas.