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City of Houston Secures Over $200 Million in Legislative Wins During Historic Session

Marina Fatina by Marina Fatina
June 29, 2025
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 HOUSTON — Mayor John Whitmire and the City of Houston’s Intergovernmental Affairs team have announced what they are calling the most successful legislative session in city history, securing more than $200 million in direct appropriations during the 89th Texas Legislative Session.

At a recent press conference, city officials outlined a sweeping list of financial wins and legislative achievements that will impact Houston’s infrastructure, public safety, parks, and mental health services for years to come.

Major Investments in Infrastructure and Public Safety

Among the most significant appropriations for the City of Houston:

  • $100 million for the Lynchburg Pump Station

  • $50 million to continue Lake Houston dredging

  • $17 million for improvements to city parks

  • $10 million for new police vehicles

  • $10 million for the Sergio Ivan Rodriguez Memorial Pedestrian Bridge

  • $5 million for the Spring Shadows Drainage Paving Project

  • $5 million for the Railroad Grade Crossing Bridge at Little York and Hirsch

  • $5 million for the Railroad Grade Crossing Bridge at Tidwell and Hirsch

  • $4.8 million for the new Forensic Analyst Apprenticeship Program

  • $60 million for the Lake Livingston Dam

“These investments will have long-term, tangible benefits for Houstonians,” said Mayor Whitmire. “In all my years in public service, this has been the most successful legislative session for the City of Houston. My administration will continue to focus on quality of life issues while prioritizing infrastructure and public safety.”

Legislative Victories on Key Issues

The city also scored major wins on policy through the passage of several bills backed by the Houston delegation:

  • Senate Bill 1164 by Senator Judith Zaffirini will expand mental health services for Houston’s most vulnerable populations.

  • House Bill 3611 by Representative Stan K. Curry strengthens penalties for repeat offenders placing illegal “bandit signs” in public spaces.

  • Senate Bill 1620 by Senator Joan Huffman establishes the Texas Forensic Apprenticeship Pilot Program to address the statewide shortage of forensic analysts.

  • House Bill 1584 by Representative Lacey Hull ensures electric utilities prioritize restoring power to critical public safety and water infrastructure facilities during disasters.

Bipartisan Support Lauded

Joshua Sanders, Chief of Intergovernmental Relations for the City of Houston, credited the city’s regional unity and bipartisan cooperation for the session’s success.

“I am extremely proud of the work my team has accomplished, thanks to the leadership of Mayor Whitmire, our City Council, and especially our region’s delegation,” said Sanders. “The City is successful because of our bipartisan and strong support by our Houston delegation.”

As Houston looks ahead, city leaders say they remain committed to leveraging state partnerships and funding to meet the growing needs of the nation’s fourth-largest city.

Marina Fatina

Marina Fatina

Part of Texas Epoch Media Group since 2012 . Graduated University of Houston with BA in Broadcast Journalism and now work as a local Houston Reporter and videographer for Texas Insider and NTD.

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