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John Whitmire: “The governor gave us about $35 million to pick up debris.”

Featuring: John Whitmire, Nonpartisan | Mayor of Houston | Texas

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Published April 20, 2026 | Video Starts at 22:53

But I needed some resources to pick up the debris after the storm. County raised taxes, disagreed with them, but that's their jurisdiction. I went to Austin and The governor gave us about $35 million to pick up debris. That relationship worked and it continues as we sit here and talk today. Mr. Mayor, before you go, because I promised the audience I would ask you and I think … (22:53–22:58)

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