# Austin's $6.6B Budget Balancing Act | Texas News

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Podcast: [Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/texas-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7842429)
Published: 2026-07-14T10:47:07+00:00
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Austin’s city manager just unveiled a $6.6 billion budget that’s juggling big cuts and bold investments to close a $26 million gap — including a $170+ annual property tax hike for homeowners. While slashing $8 million in social service grants and ending city funding for a sobering center, the plan also boosts public safety and homelessness programs, raises employee pay, and funds permanent supportive housing. With state revenue limits forcing tough choices, the City Council has until mid-August to finalize the plan — and residents will have plenty of chances to weigh in at public hearings. What emerges in August could look very different from the proposal, as the council fine-tunes this complex balancing act between fiscal responsibility and community needs. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/55a894bd56b862e9

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