Council members proposed eight amendments during Houston's FY26 budget fight. Two passed. Here's the record on those — who asked for what, how council voted, and where those programs stand today.
Mayor Whitmire's FY26 budget proposed closing a $107M shortfall two ways: drawing down the fund balance by $107M, and cutting $74.5M from parks, libraries, and health services. Twelve council members had objections. Eight put them in writing as formal amendments.
City Council adopted the FY26 General Fund budget on June 12, 2025. The final vote was 12–5 in favor of the mayor's baseline proposal.