Governor Abbott Threatens $110 Million Cut as Houston Considers Repealing ICE Ordinance
Houston Police Cooperation with ICE Ordinance·April 14 – April 14, 2026
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Governor Abbott Threatens $110 Million Cut as Houston Considers Repealing ICE Ordinance
Governor Greg Abbott is threatening to cut $110 million in state public safety money from Houston. This threat follows a city vote to stop local police from helping federal immigration agents city vote. Abbott says the new city rules break state laws that require cooperation with federal immigration programs funding threat. Mayor John Whitmire has called an emergency meeting to discuss the situation. The City Council may now repeal the new rules to keep the state funding repeal consideration. Officials worry that losing $110 million would make it much harder to keep the city safe public safety concerns.
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