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The Comptroller of the State of Texas is an elected executive position in the Texas state government. The comptroller is the chief financial officer of the state government, responsible for maintaining the state’s finances. The comptroller also acts as the tax collector, the chief accountant, the chief revenue estimator, and chief treasurer for the state.[1] Current officeholderThe current state comptroller is Glenn Hegar (R). He was first elected to the office on November 4, 2014, and sworn in on January 2, 2015.[1] The comptroller's powers, term of office, qualifications and installation are established by Article 4 of the Texas Constitution. Article 4:
QualificationsThere are no specific qualifications for this position. ElectionsThe comptroller is elected every four years to a four-year term. These elections take place during federal midterm elections (e.g. 2018, 2022, 2026, 2030).[2] 2022See also: Texas Comptroller election, 2022General election Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Democratic primary runoff election Democratic primary election Republican primary election Libertarian convention 2018See also: Texas Comptroller election, 2018General election Democratic primary election Republican primary election Full history2014See also: Texas down ballot state executive elections, 2014Republican Glenn Hegar won election on November 4, 2014.
DutiesAs of January 2021, the comptroller's office described its mission and duties as follows:[3]
DivisionsNote: Ballotpedia's state executive officials project researches state official websites for information that describes the divisions (if any exist) of a state executive office. That information for the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts has not yet been added. After extensive research we were unable to identify any relevant information on state official websites. If you have any additional information about this office for inclusion on this section and/or page, please email us. State budgetSee also: Texas state budget and financesThe budget for the Comptroller of Public Accounts in Fiscal Year 2021 was $303,528,204 .[5] CompensationSee also: Compensation of state executive officers2021In 2021, the comptroller received a salary of $153,750, according to the Council of State Governments.[6] 2020In 2020, the comptroller received a salary of $153,750 according to the Council of State Governments.[7] 2019In 2019, the comptroller received a salary of $153,750 according to the Council of State Governments.[8] 2018In 2018, the comptroller received a salary of $153,750according to the Council of State Governments.[9] 2017In 2017, the comptroller received a salary of $153,750according to the Council of State Governments.[10] 2016In 2016, the comptroller received a salary of $153,750, according to the Council of State Governments.[11] 2015In 2015, the comptroller received a salary of $150,000 according to the Council of State Governments.[12] 2014In 2014, the comptroller received a salary of $150,000 according to the Council of State Governments.[13] 2013In 2013, the comptroller was paid an estimated $150,000 according to the Council of State Governments.[14] 2010In 2010, the comptroller was paid $150,000 according to the Texas Tribune.[15] Historical officeholdersNote: Ballotpedia's state executive officials project researches state official websites for chronological lists of historical officeholders; information for the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts has not yet been added because the information was unavailable on the relevant state official websites, or we are currently in the process of formatting the list for this office. If you have any additional information about this office for inclusion on this section and/or page, please email us. Recent newsThe link below is to the most recent stories in a Google news search for the terms Texas Comptroller Public Accounts. These results are automatically generated from Google. Ballotpedia does not curate or endorse these articles. Contact Info Texas
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Why is the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts so important to the legislature?Legislators rely on the Comptroller's office to chart the course of the Texas economy, produce annual financial reports and estimate future state revenues. Local officials and businesses look to the agency for economic development guidance and data analysis.
What is the role of the comptroller in Texas?As leader of one of the largest state agencies, the comptroller serves as Texas' chief financial officer — tax collector, chief accountant, chief revenue estimator and chief treasurer for all of state government, as well as administrator for a number of other programs.
What role does the comptroller of public accounts play in making the Texas budget?What role does the comptroller of public accounts play in making the Texas budget? The comptroller delivers a revenue forecast and certifies that the budget passed by the legislature is within that revenue estimate.
What is the largest source of state controlled revenue in Texas?The largest sources of state tax revenue are: sales taxes.
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