HPD spent $6.7 million in overtime through September 2026
Houston Police Department spent $6.7 million of its $21.2 million overtime budget for fiscal year 2026-27 through September 30, 2026, according to the city Finance Director. The department has received $1.08 million in reimbursements from the Houston Airport System and METRO.
- When it happened
- Through September 30, 2026
- Where
- Houston
- First reported by an outlet
- Nov 3, 2026 at 3:13 pm
- Confirmed by
- the original record or a trusted outlet
Taxes & money
| What | Amount | Who pays |
|---|---|---|
| HPD overtime spending as of Sept. 30, 2026 | $6.7 million[1] | City of Houston |
| HPD overtime budget for FY 2026-27 | $21.2 million[1] | City of Houston |
| Reimbursements to HPD from Houston Airport System and METRO | $1.08 million[1] | Houston Airport System and METRO |
Who's involved
The facts
- Houston Police Department spent $6.7 million of its $21.2 million overtime budget for fiscal year 2026-27 as of September 30, 2026, which represents over 31% of the annual budget.[1]
- HPD had a total of 5,438 officers when the overtime report was compiled.[1]
- HPD received $1.08 million in reimbursements from the Houston Airport System and METRO for overtime spending in fiscal year 2026-27, which is roughly 32% of its overtime costs to that date.[1]
- HPD has approximately 218 cadets in three classes at the academy.[1]
- The Finance Director presented overtime spending information during a November 2, 2026 Budget and Fiscal Affairs Committee meeting.[1]
Who said what
- Finance Director Melissa Dubowski HPD is pretty close to running on budget when looking at the total bottom line for the department.[1]
- HPD Executive Chief Thomas Hardin Overtime spending can be unpredictable because of weather, public assemblies and other events.[1]
- HPD Executive Chief Thomas Hardin The World Cup in July, July Fourth holiday, 250 Celebration and other community events contributed to overtime spending despite reimbursements for World Cup operations.[1]
- Council member Fred Flickinger He expected overtime spending to be smaller given the number of officers added to the department.[1]
Sources
- News Not rated Houston Police spend $6.7 million in overtime since July | Heights - River Oaks - Montrose Community Impact Newspaper · Nov 3, 2026
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