Harris County's Tax Hike: Tom Ramsey Breaks Down the Budget | Talarico Controversy
Harris County faces a major budget and property-tax debate. Commissioner Tom Ramsey joins Chris X LIVE to explain the proposed spending increase, discuss alternatives and preview the September 17 Commissioners Court vote.
On this Hump Day edition of Chris X Radio, Ramsey outlines his concerns about Harris County's proposed budget, including a $325 million increase in general-fund spending and an estimated 12% increase in property-tax collections. He discusses infrastructure, public safety, discretionary spending, administrative costs and employee retention payments.
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