A big vote is expected today when Harris County commissioners are expected to hold public hearings and discussions before adopting the $2.7 billion budget for the county.

In a major financial turnaround, The County Director confirms Harris County has successfully balanced a $202 million budget deficit through a combination of strategic cuts, job eliminations, and the reallocation of unused funds.

As Harris County Commissioners inch closer to finalizing a new budget, residents, county employees, and community organizations are left grappling with one major question: Is there still a deficit, or not?