Inside Houston’s political tug-of-war over housing and mobility

By Staff Reports

January 26, 2026

Houston’s growth is speeding up, but politics aren’t keeping pace. Charles Blain, President of Urban Reform Institute, breaks down how stalled decisions on affordability and transportation are shaping everyday life in the city.

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