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How COVID-19, Oil Market Crash Are Hurting Texas State Finances

Andrew Schneider

Posted on July 6, 2020 · Tom Currah, chief revenue estimator in the Texas Comptroller’s Office, say that the downturn has wiped out what had been a projected $3 billion surplus in state funds.

Tags COVID-19 state finances Texas budget Texas economy Texas taxes

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Hegar Seeks To Move More of State’s Rainy Day Fund From Cash To Stocks and Bonds

Andrew Schneider

Posted on November 29, 2018 · 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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Lieutenant Governor Wants Constitutional Amendment On Spending Cap

Ed Mayberry

Posted on March 4, 2015 · The concern is over Texas' debt, and the interest that's accruing.

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