
The Brief
Houston City Council Passes $7.5 Billion Budget Amid Protests
Houston City Council approved Mayor John Whitmire's $7.5 billion budget, sparking protests over a new $5 monthly trash fee.
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Sources
- Protests erupt at Houston City Hall after council passes Mayor Whitmire's $7.5B budget - ABC13 Houston — abc13.com
- [YouTube] This week in City Council: Appointing Alvin Johnson to the Houston Housing Finance Corporation — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dFapMlyVP0 — youtube.com
- [YouTube] Council Recap: Apartment Ordinance, Quattro Memorial & What You Missed — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwWSa9O1K20 — youtube.com
- [YouTube] Houston City Council passes amended ICE ordinance 13-4, city attorney said not much changed — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srOvJTlQrtA — youtube.com
- [YouTube] (04-22-2026) Case No. 01-24-01020-CV Harris County v. A.D. — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1j5_AL69TOQ — youtube.com
- [YouTube] Houston City Council State of The City: HPD & ICE Ordinance Revised 04/22/2026 — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qXZ76PuzVw — youtube.com