State senators push for more scrutiny of Texas special-event funds
87 days ago
Legislation filed Friday by Sen. Kirk Watson, D-Austin, would dilute state Comptroller Susan Combs' authority over the Major Events Trust Fund by adding a layer of oversight.
Transparency is good, even if not always useful
103 days ago
The bills introduced Thursday were inspired by Comptroller Susan Combs, who has been going around the state holding town hall meetings and trying to ferret out categories of government spending...
Good revenue message should prompt tax cuts
128 days ago
The biennial revenue estimate released Monday by State Comptroller Susan Combs should provide the impetus for significant tax reduction during the legislative session.
Texas schools aren't among the odds-on budget favorites
131 days ago
Comptroller Susan Combs said this week that legislators will have $101.4 billion in general-purpose spending available for the 2013-14 budget.
Texas' economic rebound boosts state revenue
134 days ago
AUSTIN - The 83rd Texas Legislature today opens its 140-day biennial session on better-than-expected financial footing after Texas Comptroller Susan Combs reported that a "very strong rebound"...
Texas Comptroller to release budget estimate
135 days ago
Republican Comptroller Susan Combs on Monday releases her biennial revenue estimate - the crucial number that sets the limit on what lawmakers can spend for 2014 and 2015, when Democrats and...
Texas offers online help against childhood obesity
153 days ago
Comptroller Susan Combs on Thursday announced ReshapingTexas.org as a way to help focus on obesity costs, medical research and health initiatives.
Texas comptroller says pensions are stable despite 'warning signs'
168 days ago
Republican Comptroller Susan Combs said Tuesday that "there are some warning signs" surrounding certain public employee pension obligations but defended the stability of the state's largest...