Houston City Controller Chris Hollins presented his annual budget report during a special Budget and Fiscal Affairs Committee session, emphasizing the urgent need to bring Houston’s expenses under control as the city faces a significant budget shortfall. Hollins noted last year’s revenue projections fell more than $50 million short, forcing the city to rely on deficit spending. “We are not going to be able to collect the number that’s in this budget at this tax rate,” he said, urging council members to adjust projections or consider changes to the rate.
