State senators push for more scrutiny of Texas special-event funds
87 days ago
In a letter written more than a year before local organizers made a formal request, Combs notified Formula One representatives on May 10, 2010, that they could expect "full funding" for the race.
Transparency is good, even if not always useful
104 days ago
At Thursday's news conference, Combs touted provisions of the legislation that would require local governments to supply additional information on bond election ballots.
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
Coupled with an $8.8 billion ending balance from the current biennium, lawmakers will have an estimated $101.4 billion in state revenue for general purpose spending for the next biennium, Combs said.
Texas Comptroller to release budget estimate
135 days ago
Lawmakers don't have to spend all of Combs' financial figure - and chances are they probably won't. Gov. Rick Perry and Lt.
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
Combs, the state's chief accountant, said the Employee Retirement System and Teacher Retirement System are in "pretty doggone good shape."
