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Tag: Texas comptroller

Politics

Am I allowed to vote in the Texas primary runoffs this month? Yes, you are!

Matt Largey, KUT

Posted on May 11, 2022 · Even if you didn't vote in the March primary, you can still vote in the runoff -- and your vote might have a bigger impact.

Tags election Land Commissioner lieutenant governor Railroad Commission of Texas runoff Texas Attorney General Texas comptroller

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Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar Gives Lawmakers Cautiously Optimistic Revenue Estimate For 2019 Session

Edgar Walters, The Texas Tribune

Posted on January 7, 2019 · 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.

Tags Comptroller Glenn Hegar state budget Texas comptroller

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Texas Has Nearly $60 Billion In Tax Breaks – Some Won’t Survive 2019

Andrew Schneider

Posted on November 30, 2018 · State lawmakers must pass a budget. They’re also determined to reform school finance and cap property taxes. The money has to come from somewhere.

Tags state government Tax breaks tax reform Texas comptroller Texas Legislature

Politics

Outlook For 2020-21 State Budget: Healthier, But Still Tight

Andrew Schneider

Posted on July 23, 2018 · The Texas Comptroller’s office recently raised its revenue estimate by nearly $3 billion, but the Legislative Budget Board is warning state agencies not to ask for more money than they got last time

Tags Legislative Budget Board medicaid state government Texas budget Texas comptroller

Houston Matters

The Texas Legislature Is Projected To Gain A Significant Increase In Revenues–What Will That Mean For Houston?

Abner Fletcher

Posted on July 12, 2018 · Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is forecasting that the state will have somewhere near 2.7 billion dollars more than previously anticipated.

Tags craig cohen Glenn Hegar lawmakers legislative session Texas comptroller

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Thanks To A Healthy Economy, Texas Comptroller Bumps Revenue Estimate By $2.8 Billion

Edgar Walters, The Texas Tribune

Posted on July 11, 2018 · State officials welcomed the news with cautious optimism.

Tags Glenn Hegar Texas comptroller

Texas

Texas Budget: Drop In Oil Tax Receipts Make Cuts In Services All But Certain

Andrew Schneider

Posted on January 9, 2017 · State Rep. Drew Darby says the Texas Legislature could be more than $5 billion short of funds needed just to pay for current services.

Tags 85th Texas Legislature budget cuts Drew Darby Texas budget Texas comptroller

Texas

Texas Faces Fresh Budget Pain As Legislature Prepares To Convene

Andrew Schneider

Posted on January 9, 2017 · With low oil and natural gas prices still hurting state revenues, and Congress poised to slash federal funds for social services, legislators in Austin may have little choice but to cut spending across the board.

Tags 85th Texas Legislature congress Governor Greg Abbott Texas budget Texas comptroller

Energy & Environment

Taxable Value Of Oil Wells Plummet But Houston Firm Questions If It’s Still Too High

Dave Fehling

Posted on May 26, 2016 · There’s a debate in Texas over the value of oil wells. What’s a well worth, now that the price of oil is less than half what it was two years ago? The answer determines how much property tax will be owed.

Tags oil & gas royalties oil drilling oil wells Texas comptroller Texas oil and gas

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