Houston Airports Turn Parking Meters Off for Elected Officials
More than 100 state and federal lawmakers, city officials and some other dignitaries have had about $100,000 in parking fees waived at Hobby and Bush Intercontinental airports since 2004.
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RIDING THE WAIVER
Since January 2004, local officials used the free parking program at Houston airports at least 1,700 times.
Average bill waived: $57
Bush: $56,000
Hobby: $44,000
Source: City of Houston Aviation Department
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