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Amid financial crunch, Houston police and fire projected to overshoot OT budgets by more than $50 million

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Police and fire department officials attributed the excess overtime spending to an inadequate number of personnel and unexpected weather events.

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Houston on path to overspend $55M on overtime for public safety, solid waste

Hollins says this overtime problem isn't new, but the latest report shows it's getting worse, and he says if nothing changes, it could start to impact critical services the city provides.

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Amid financial crunch, Houston police and fire projected to overshoot OT budgets by more than $50 million

Police and fire department officials attributed the excess overtime spending to an inadequate number of personnel and unexpected weather events.

·Houston, United States
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Houston Public Media broke the news in Houston, United States on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
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