Community colleges in the area are preparing for budget cuts due to a funding shortfall from the state of Texas. The amount of the shortfall is in the millions. College administrators have stated that the cuts will affect hiring and spending decisions.

The funding model used by the state, which is based on performance, has been unpredictable in its early years, according to administrators. For more information on the impact of these cuts, readers can refer to the original report from Houston Public Media.