TEXAS, November 21 - COMMUNITY BOOSTER Comptroller Glenn Hegar visited some recipients of rural law enforcement grants for his latest Good for Texas Tour. The grants are helping sheriff’s, constable's and prosecutor’s offices in rural counties provide …
TEXAS, November 6 - (AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.2 billion in local sales tax allocations for November, 1.1 percent more than in November 2023. …
TEXAS, November 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, November 4 - (AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today announced an initial award of about $18.5 million in grant funding benefiting 17 counties across the state as part of the Texas Broadband Pole Replacement Program. This initial funding …
TEXAS, November 1 - (AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $4.01 billion in October, 5.4 percent more than in October 2023. The majority of October sales tax revenue is based on sales made in September and …
TEXAS, October 30 - (AUSTIN) — In this edition of Fiscal Notes, Comptroller researchers examine the rising price of homeowners insurance and how some have turned to the more drastic step of self-insuring — that is, going without commercial insurance and …
TEXAS, October 30 - AFFORDABILITY GAP WIDENS Some Homeowners Hope and Save in Place of Insurance During the past five years, Texas homeowners have experienced a rise in insurance premiums that outpaced the rest of the U.S. A few insurers have chosen to …
TEXAS, October 23 - (AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar has returned $3 billion in unclaimed property to its rightful owners since he took office in January 2015, the Comptroller’s office announced today. “This landmark achievement is a testament to …
TEXAS, October 16 - The Texas Tuition Promise Fund® (TTPF), the state’s prepaid college tuition plan, has a gift for you! We’re waiving the $25 application fee for all new enrollments through Oct. 31, 2024. Enrollments by mail must be postmarked by this …
TEXAS, October 2 - Through his Good for Texas Tour series, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is highlighting rural law enforcement and prosecutor offices that received more than $125 million in grant funds authorized by the Texas Legislature. Today Hegar is …
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TEXAS, September 24 - (AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today released the following statement after the passing of Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council member, Dr. Lori Holleran Steiker: “I am saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Lori Holleran …
TEXAS, September 24 - Colorado-based Riot Platforms completed construction of its Bitcoin mining facility near Rockdale, Texas, in 2023, and is building another factory in Corsicana. TEXAS ENERGY SPECIAL EDITION Meeting the electricity needs of every …
TEXAS, September 23 - (AUSTIN) — In a special edition of Fiscal Notes, Comptroller researchers examine the energy industry powering Texas homes and businesses and spotlight emerging technologies that could become critical components of the state’s energy …
TEXAS, September 20 - The Texas Match the Promise Foundation℠ is excited to announce matching scholarships worth up to $2,000 and one-time grants worth $3,000 at today’s prices. The Foundation is offering these scholarship awards to even more students by …
TEXAS, September 19 - (AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today reminded Texans that applications are now being accepted for 2024-25 Texas Match the Promise Foundation℠ awards. The Foundation, in cooperation with the Comptroller’s office, encourages …
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TEXAS, September 5 - (AUSTIN) — The Texas Comptroller’s office approved and paid out a record $422.4 million in unclaimed property during the past fiscal year, Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today. The record in unclaimed property returns tops the $ …
TEXAS, September 4 - The Texas Tuition Promise Fund® (“Plan”) is administered by the Texas Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board (“Board”). Orion Advisor Solutions, Inc. is the plan manager. The Plan and the Board do not provide legal, financial, or tax …
TEXAS, September 4 - (AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds families that enrollment in the Texas Tuition Promise Fund®, the state’s prepaid college tuition plan, began Sept. 1 and runs through Feb. 28, 2025. The Texas Tuition Promise Fund …
