Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
| Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts | |
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| General information | |
| Office Type: | Partisan |
| Office website: | Official Link |
| Compensation: | $153,750 |
| 2025 FY Budget: | $366,962,955 |
| Term limits: | None |
| Structure | |
| Length of term: | 4 years |
| Authority: | Texas Constitution, Article 4 |
| Selection Method: | Elected |
| Current Officeholder | |
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Glenn Hegar | |
| Elections | |
| Next election: | 2026 |
| Last election: | 2022 |
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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 officeholder
The current Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts is Glenn Hegar (R). Hegar assumed office in 2015.
Authority
The comptroller's powers, term of office, qualifications and installation are established by Article 4 of the Texas Constitution.
Article 4:
| The Executive Department of the State shall consist of a Governor, who shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the State, a Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Comptroller of Public Accounts, Commissioner of the General Land Office, and Attorney General. [2] |
Qualifications
There are no specific qualifications for this position.
Elections
The 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]
2022
- See also: Texas Comptroller election, 2022
General election
General election for Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Incumbent Glenn Hegar defeated Janet Dudding and V. Alonzo Echevarria-Garza in the general election for Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Glenn Hegar (R) | 56.4 | 4,496,319 |
 | Janet Dudding (D)  | 40.9 | 3,265,069 | |
 | V. Alonzo Echevarria-Garza (L) | 2.7 | 212,205 | |
| Total votes: 7,973,593 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Michael Berlanga (Independent)
Democratic primary runoff election
Democratic primary runoff for Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Janet Dudding defeated Angel Vega in the Democratic primary runoff for Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts on May 24, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Janet Dudding | 61.4 | 292,069 |
 | Angel Vega | 38.6 | 183,533 | |
| Total votes: 475,602 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Janet Dudding and Angel Vega advanced to a runoff. They defeated Tim Mahoney in the Democratic primary for Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts on March 1, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Janet Dudding | 46.3 | 454,338 |
| ✔ | | Angel Vega | 34.5 | 338,877 |
 | Tim Mahoney | 19.2 | 188,250 | |
| Total votes: 981,465 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Incumbent Glenn Hegar defeated Mark Goloby in the Republican primary for Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts on March 1, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Glenn Hegar | 81.7 | 1,386,782 |
 | Mark Goloby | 18.3 | 310,829 | |
| Total votes: 1,697,611 | |||
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Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
V. Alonzo Echevarria-Garza advanced from the Libertarian convention for Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts on April 10, 2022.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | V. Alonzo Echevarria-Garza (L) |
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2018
- See also: Texas Comptroller election, 2018
General election
General election for Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Incumbent Glenn Hegar defeated Joi Chevalier and Ben Sanders in the general election for Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Glenn Hegar (R) | 53.2 | 4,376,828 |
 | Joi Chevalier (D) | 43.4 | 3,570,693 | |
 | Ben Sanders (L) | 3.4 | 281,081 | |
| Total votes: 8,228,602 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Joi Chevalier defeated Tim Mahoney in the Democratic primary for Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts on March 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Joi Chevalier | 51.9 | 483,276 |
| Tim Mahoney | 48.1 | 448,468 | |
| Total votes: 931,744 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Incumbent Glenn Hegar advanced from the Republican primary for Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts on March 6, 2018.
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Full history
2014
Republican Glenn Hegar won election on November 4, 2014.
| Texas Comptroller, 2014 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Glenn Hegar |
58.4% | 2,697,877 | |
| Democrat | Mike Collier | 37.7% | 1,742,119 | |
| Libertarian | Ben Sanders | 3% | 136,869 | |
| Green | Deb Shafto | 1% | 44,981 | |
| Total Votes | 4,621,846 | |||
| Election results via Texas Secretary of State | ||||
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2010 On November 2, 2010, Susan Combs won re-election to the office of Texas Comptroller. She defeated Mary J. Ruwart (L) and Edward Lindsay (G) in the general election.
2006 On November 7, 2006, Susan Combs won election to the office of Texas Comptroller. She defeated Fred Head (D) and Mike Burris (L) in the general election.
2002 On November 5, 2002, Carole Keeton Rylander won re-election to the office of Texas Comptroller. She defeated Marty Akins (D), Bowie Ibarra (L) and Ruben L. Reyes (G) in the general election.
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Duties
As of January 2021, the comptroller's office described its mission and duties as follows:[3]
| “ | The Comptroller’s office serves virtually every citizen in the state. As Texas’ chief tax collector, accountant, revenue estimator, treasurer and purchasing manager, the agency is responsible for writing the checks and keeping the books for the multi-billion-dollar business of state government.
As chief financial officer, the Comptroller’s office collects taxes and fees owed the state. Most of the office’s duties and powers are enumerated in the Texas Tax Code and in Chapter 403 of the Texas Government Code. As guardian of the state’s fiscal affairs, agencies depend on the Comptroller’s office to pay their bills and issue paychecks to state employees. 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. Taxpayers rely upon it for assistance and guidance regarding compliance with tax laws. And all Texas residents depend on the Comptroller’s office to safeguard their tax dollars and ensure they are handled wisely. As the state’s cashier, the Comptroller’s office receives, disburses, counts, safeguards, records, allocates, manages and reports on the state’s cash. In addition, the Texas Comptroller chairs the state’s Treasury Safekeeping Trust, which invests, manages and oversees more than $50 billion in assets. The Comptroller’s office is also the state’s purchasing manager, awarding and managing hundreds of statewide contracts on behalf of more than 200 state agencies and 1,600 cooperative purchasing members. The agency is committed to cultivating a healthy economic environment in Texas by providing a variety of services to business owners, taxpayers, local officials, HUBs and everyday Texans. The Comptroller’s office also administers a variety of programs, including the State Energy Conservation Office, Texas college savings plans, statewide procurement initiatives, and more.[4] |
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Divisions
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State budget
- See also: Texas state budget and finances
The budget for the Comptroller of Public Accounts in Fiscal Year 2025 was $366,962,955.[5]
Compensation
- See also: Compensation of state executive officers
2022
In 2022, the officer's salary was $153,750, according to the Council of State Governments.[6]
2021
In 2021, the comptroller received a salary of $153,750, according to the Council of State Governments.[7]
2020
In 2020, the comptroller received a salary of $153,750 according to the Council of State Governments.[8]
2019
In 2019, the comptroller received a salary of $153,750 according to the Council of State Governments.[9]
2018
In 2018, the comptroller received a salary of $153,750according to the Council of State Governments.[10]
2017
In 2017, the comptroller received a salary of $153,750according to the Council of State Governments.[11]
2016
In 2016, the comptroller received a salary of $153,750, according to the Council of State Governments.[12]
2015
In 2015, the comptroller received a salary of $150,000 according to the Council of State Governments.[13]
2014
In 2014, the comptroller received a salary of $150,000 according to the Council of State Governments.[14]
2013
In 2013, the comptroller was paid an estimated $150,000 according to the Council of State Governments.[15]
2010
In 2010, the comptroller was paid $150,000 according to the Texas Tribune.[16]
Historical officeholders
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Contact Info
Texas Comptroller
PO Box 13528, Capitol Station
Austin, Texas 78711-3528
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Footnotes
- ↑ Office of the Texas Comptroller, "About us," accessed January 13, 2015
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Texas State Legislature, "Texas Constitution," accessed January 25, 2021
- ↑ Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, "Mission," accessed January 25, 2021
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Texas Legislature, "H.B. No. 1 General Appropriations Act," accessed December 6, 2023
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Book of the States 2022 Table 4.11: Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," provided to Ballotpedia by CSG personnel
- ↑ Issuu, "The Book of the States 2021," accessed September 28, 2022
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "The Book of the States 2020," accessed January 25, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "The Book of the States 2019," accessed January 25, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "The Book of the States 2018," accessed January 25, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "The Book of the States 2017," accessed January 25, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2016," accessed August 27, 2016
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2015," accessed August 27, 2016
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," accessed December 8, 2014
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," January 28, 2014
- ↑ The Texas Tribune, "Government Salaries," accessed January 25, 2021
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