Houston Pension Reform Sails Through Senate May 4, 2017 Black Truth News Community News, Politics, Recent Posts Houston is one step closer to avoiding massive cuts to its police and fire departments after the Texas Senate passed the city’s pension reform plan on Monday. By: HOUSTON PRESS Article Reprint Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner In a 25-5 vote, the measure passed easily, and now only must pass through the House before landing on Governor Greg Abbott’s desk. Pages: 1 2