# Police Budget vs Social Services | 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: 2026-07-31T04:37:21+00:00
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Austin’s City Council faces a fiery budget showdown: a $26 million deficit could mean boosting police funding while slashing $5.4 million from social services. Police say they’re dangerously understaffed, with response times dangerously slow — but community advocates argue investing in therapy and job programs prevents crime before it erupts. The debate rages: should safety come from more cops or more care? A final vote looms between Aug 12–14, with the new budget kicking in Oct 1. 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/3f0776eb22c64c5d

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