Editor’s note: This story was updated at 5:23 p.m. May 6, 2025, to show that the city’s proposed general fund spending in fiscal year 2026 will be $74.5 million less than in fiscal year 2025.

As Houston Mayor John Whitmire's administration pushes to close a more than $330 million budget gap, 721 city workers had accepted incentives to retire as of Thursday morning.

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Public safety spending will take up 53% of the general fund. The Houston Fire Department, which received $659 million, and get a $22.8 million increase this coming year.

Houston’s general fund is made up of revenue from resident property taxes, and helps fund services like garbage pickup and public safety, which makes up around 53% of the general fund.

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“Houston TranStar is working around the clock to keep our city moving,” Reyna said. “A big thank you to the crew here for giving us this behind-the-scenes look.” ...