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TEXAS, August 21 - (AUSTIN) — Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock today announced the launch of the CAPPS State of Texas Accounting and Reporting Resource (STARR) project, a major modernization initiative to replace the state of Texas’ core financial …
TEXAS, August 14 - The Texas ABLE® Program (“Program”) is administered by the Texas Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board (“Board”). Orion Advisor Solutions, Inc. is the manager of the Program, which is distributed by Northern Lights Distributors, LLC and …
TEXAS, August 14 - (AUSTIN) — Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock is joining the National Association of State Treasurers (NAST) in recognizing today as the second annual Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Savings Day and reminding Texans with …
TEXAS, August 14 - FROM THE DESK OF KELLY HANCOCK As Fiscal Notes marks its 50th year this month, Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock shares in the milestone. In his introductory piece, learn about his first weeks on the job and what the agency has been doing …
TEXAS, August 7 - (AUSTIN) — I fully support the decision to suspend direct deposit for members who abandon their responsibilities to break quorum. The people of Texas expect their elected officials to show up, do the work, and be accountable. The Speaker …
TEXAS, August 6 - (AUSTIN) — Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced today he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.3 billion in local sales tax allocations for August, 5.2 percent more than in August 2024 …
TEXAS, August 5 - The Texas Tuition Promise Fund® (“Plan”) is administered by the Texas Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board (“Board”). Orion Advisor Solutions, Inc. is the manager of the Plan, which is maintained by Catalis Regulatory and Compliance, …
TEXAS, August 4 - (AUSTIN) — Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock today said state sales tax revenue totaled $4.19 billion in July, 4.9 percent more than in July 2024. The majority of July sales tax revenue is based on sales made in June and remitted to …
TEXAS, July 30 - (MIDLAND) — Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock today announced that Texas families are expected to save an estimated $133.2 million in state and local sales taxes during this year’s sales tax holiday, which runs Friday, Aug. 8, through …
TEXAS, July 28 - (LEANDER) — Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock recently visited the Texas Bullion Depository (TxBD) to see its operations firsthand and discuss new TxBD services and preparations for legal tender legislation. “The Texas Bullion …
TEXAS, July 21 - (AUSTIN) — Acting Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Kelly Hancock recently informed Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Legislature that the Biennial Revenue Estimate (BRE) for fiscal years 2026–27 remains unchanged, with $3.1 billion …
TEXAS, July 9 - (AUSTIN) — Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced today that the agency will begin accepting applications for more than $3.8 billion in available funds from the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program and the …
TEXAS, July 9 - (AUSTIN) — Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced today he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.2 billion in local sales tax allocations for July, 4.5 percent more than in July 2024. These …
TEXAS, July 8 - (AUSTIN) — Businesses in state-declared disaster areas affected by recent heavy rainfall and flash flooding may be granted an extension to file certain tax reports, Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced today. Upon request, 30- …
TEXAS, July 8 - The Texas Tuition Promise Fund® (“Plan”) is administered by the Texas Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board (“Board”). Orion Advisor Solutions, Inc. is the manager of the Plan, which is maintained by Catalis Regulatory and Compliance, LLC …
TEXAS, July 1 - (AUSTIN) — Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock today said state sales tax revenue totaled $4.04 billion in June, 2.5 percent more than in June 2024. The majority of June sales tax revenue is based on sales made in May and remitted to …
TEXAS, June 19 - (AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today administered the oath of office to former state Sen. Kelly Hancock (R-Fort Worth), naming him Chief Clerk of the Texas Comptroller’s office. In this role, Hancock will assume the …
TEXAS, June 18 - Comptroller Glenn Hegar announces the Biennial Revenue Estimate in 2015. TEXAS LEGACY As Fiscal Notes turns 50, Glenn Hegar reflects on his 10th and final year serving as the Texas Comptroller. Through eventful times, the agency met …
TEXAS, June 12 - (AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today that the Texas Bullion Depository (TxBD), through its private sector partnership with Lone Star Tangible Assets and in collaboration with Equity Trust Company, is now ready to hold …
