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Tag: Comptroller Glenn Hegar
Harris County
Texas’ chief financial officer walks back claim that Harris County illegally cut constable’s budget
Posted on · The fight is the latest skirmish between Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar and Harris County leaders over whether they “defunded” law enforcement.
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Who’s running for Texas comptroller, and why is that job so important?
Posted on · Republican Glenn Hegar is seeking his third term. He’s running against Democrat Janet Dudding, a certified public accountant.
Harris County
Harris County leaders vote to sue Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar over budget threat
Posted on · Hegar had threatened to invoke a recently passed law that would force large counties to get voter approval before passing a budget that cuts funding to law enforcement.
Harris County
Harris County could sue Texas and comptroller over defunding the police accusations
Posted on · The county disputed Hegar’s interpretation, as the county budget can’t be approved until the dispute is settled.
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Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar Gives Lawmakers Cautiously Optimistic Revenue Estimate For 2019 Session
Posted on · Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced Monday that the state will have $119.1 billion for lawmakers to use in putting together the state's 2020-21 budget.
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Hegar Seeks To Move More of State’s Rainy Day Fund From Cash To Stocks and Bonds
Posted on · Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar says the fund now holds nearly $12.5 billion. He wants to invest more of it as a hedge against inflation.
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Texas Government Risks Credit Rating Downgrade, Comptroller Glenn Hegar Says
Posted on · Without an infusion of new money to cover mounting liabilities, Hegar warned, credit agencies are likely to downgrade Texas’ credit rating, which would make it more expensive for the state to borrow money — and perhaps damage the state's business climate