City of Houston
Turner Welcomes Ruling Dismissing Case That Challenged The City’s Pension Reform
Posted on · The litigation started in December 2017 to set aside the results of the election
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News
In Texas’ Urban Areas, Leaders Wrestled Property Taxes And Pension Woes
Posted on · As city officials sought help overhauling pension funds and fought off lawmakers' attempts to legislate local matters, urban Texans continued having trouble finding affordable places to live
News
How A “Perfect Storm” Of Problems Shrunk Texas’ Largest City Police Forces
Posted on · Texas' two biggest city police departments are losing officers because of troubled pension funds and low pay. The shrinking ranks have paired with rising violent crime rates, longer call response times and fewer solved crimes.
News
Firefighter Lawsuit Thrown Out By Judge
Posted on · HFD pension fund had sued the city over its deal regarding changes to future pension benefits for all city employees.
News
It’s The Texas Legislature’s Last Weekend — For This Session
Posted on · As the Texas Legislature heads into its final weekend before the regular session ends Monday, lots of parts at the Capitol are still churning.
Local
City of Houston Employees Will Contribute More To Their Retirement Starting In July
Posted on · That is the timeline after the Legislature gave final approval to the pension reform bill.
News
Houston Pension Bill Heads For Governor’s Desk, But Firefighters Are Still Mad
Posted on · The House passed a controversial Senate version of a Houston pension bill, angering firefighters. But in Dallas, leaders appear to have coalesced around a bill that once divided the mayor and first responders in that city.
News
House Tweak To Houston Pension Bill Could Buy Firefighters’ Fund More Time
Posted on · Houston’s problematic pension funds, which have caused financial woes and spurred political battles for years, just moved closer to getting a massive makeover.
Local
Turner Warns Of Layoffs If Pension Plan Is Not Approved
Posted on · The Mayor says "hundreds" of police officers and firefighters would be impacted.
Politics
In Dallas and Houston, Pension Fights Escalating, Sparking Unexpected Debates
Posted on · Houston and Dallas leaders were supposed to each be united on how they wanted state lawmakers to address their respective pension shortfalls before the legislative session even began. (Spoiler alert: They're still not.)
News
Mayor Turner Testifies About Pension Reform Before The Texas House Of Representatives
Posted on · He addressed the Committee on Pensions and said the proposal is fair and balanced.
Full Show
Houston’s Pension Problems, and the Future of Coal: Thursday’s Show (Feb. 23, 2017)
Posted on · Houston isn't the only city in Texas with pension challenges. In fact, some believe at city like Dallas might be able to learn a thing or two from how Houston's proposed to handle its unfunded pension obligations. On this edition of Houston Matters, we compare the pension debts incurred by Houston and Dallas, and discuss […]
Local
Houston Council Member Plans To Delay Vote On Mayor’s Plan To Reform Pensions
Posted on · Michael Kubosh says he needs more time to study the proposal and is also following a suggestion from State Sen. Paul Bettencourt.
Local
Houston Mayor Announces Preliminary Pension Reform, Not All Parties Fully On Board
Posted on · The proposed plan would decrease the city’s unfunded liability by $2.5 billion.
City of Houston
Kinder Institute Report Suggests Reforms For Houston To Deal With City Pensions Problem
Posted on · Mayor Turner says he is having “constructive” conversations with the stakeholders.