Houston: Mayor Whitmire's Statement on State's Threat to Cut Public Safety Funding

April 13, 2026 ~ Houston Mayor Faces Consequences for Immigration Ordinance

In a recent statement released by Mayor John Whitmire, he expressed his disappointment after receiving a letter from the Governor's Public Safety Office. The letter informed the city that it would be losing $110 million in public safety grants due to the controversial "Prop A" Ordinance on Immigration.

The mayor had previously voted in favor of the revised ordinance, believing it aligned with Houston's policy of enforcing state and local laws rather than federal laws. However, Governor Abbott has taken issue with this stance.

According to the state, the ordinance violates the agreements between Texas and Houston for these grants. This decision comes after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation into whether the ordinance is in violation of Senate Bill 4 (SB4).

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Mayor Whitmire had previously warned the sponsors of the ordinance, Council Members Salinas, Kamin, and Pollard, about the potential legal and financial risks associated with their approach. Now facing a crisis situation, he acknowledges that this loss of funding will have a significant impact on public safety services across the city.

The mayor also expressed concern about how this could affect preparations for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup and operations within the Homeland Security Department. He emphasized that Houston's public safety departments rely on a combination of local, state, and federal resources to effectively carry out their duties.

As they face these challenges ahead, Mayor Whitmire stated that he is considering all options to address this issue. It remains to be seen how this will impact Houston's immigration policies and its relationship with the state government.

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