News from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts http://www.window.state.tx.us/newsinfo/ Wed, 28 Mar 2013 11:15:00 -0500 Drew's Custom Code v 1.0 en-us melissa.honeycutt@cpa.state.tx.us(Melissa Honeycutt) http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2013/130520-holiday.html Comptroller Susan Combs is reminding Texans the state's annual ENERGY STAR® Sales Tax Holiday is this weekend... Mon, 20 May 2013 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2013/130520-holiday.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2013/130508-allocations.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs said today that state sales tax revenue in April was $2.15 billion, up 3.9 percent compared to April 2012. Wed, 08 May 2013 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2013/130508-allocations.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2013/130507-holiday.html The opportunity for Texans to save money on energy efficient appliances is fast approaching. Tue, 07 May 2013 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2013/130507-holiday.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2013/130426-seminars.html During the month of May, the Comptroller’s office will conduct 11 free taxpayer seminars across the state. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2013/130426-seminars.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2013/130418-deadline.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs announced today that taxpayers in McLennan County affected by the fertilizer plant explosion in West can postpone paying state taxes... Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2013/130418-deadline.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2013/130410-allocations.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs said today that state sales tax revenue in March was $1.98 billion, up 5.5 percent compared to March 2012. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2013/130410-allocations.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2013/130405-proptax.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs today reminded business owners that April 15 is the deadline to file property tax renditions with their county appraisal districts. Fri, 05 Apr 2013 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2013/130405-proptax.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2013/130328-taxseminars.html During the month of April, the Comptroller’s office will conduct four free taxpayer seminars across the state. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2013/130328-taxseminars.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2013/130326-transparency.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs’ Texas Transparency websiteand other transparency measures have once again earned top national recognition. Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2013/130326-transparency.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2013/130306-allocations.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs said today that state sales tax revenue in February was $2.08 billion, up 3.7 percent compared to February 2012. Wed, 06 Mar 2013 11:15:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2013/130306-allocations.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2013/130227-ttpf.html Time is running out for Texas families to lock in costs at Texas public colleges and universities at today’s prices and avoid future increases in tuition and required fees. Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2013/130227-ttpf.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2013/130208-ttpf.html Texas families still have time to lock in costs at Texas public colleges and universities at today’s prices and avoid future increases in tuition and required fees. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2013/130208-ttpf.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2013/130207-legislation.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs joined legislative leadership today to announce the filing of legislation aimed at improving government transparency and empowering taxpayers to make informed decisions about taxes and public debt. Thu, 07 Feb 2013 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2013/130207-legislation.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2013/130206-allocations.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs said today that state sales tax revenue in January was $2.12 billion, up 6.1 percent compared to January 2012. Wed, 06 Feb 2013 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2013/130206-allocations.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2013/130204-taxseminars.html During the month of February, the Comptroller’s office will conduct four free taxpayer seminars across the state. Mon, 04 Feb 2013 14:30:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2013/130204-taxseminars.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2013/130109-allocations.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs said today that state sales tax revenue in December was $2.17 billion, up 9.4 percent compared to December 2011. Mon, 09 Jan 2013 10:35:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2013/130109-allocations.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2013/130107-BRE.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs released the state’s Biennial Revenue Estimate, showing the state is projected to have $101.4 billion available for general-purpose spending during the 2014-15 biennium. Mon, 07 Jan 2013 11:30:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2013/130107-BRE.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/121228-taxseminars.html During the month of January, the Comptroller’s office will conduct 18 free taxpayer seminars across the state. Fri, 28 Dec 2012 10:30:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/121228-taxseminars.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/121220-reshapingTexas.html In response to the state’s obesity epidemic, Texas Comptroller Susan Combs today announced the launch of ReshapingTexas... Thu, 20 Dec 2012 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/121220-reshapingTexas.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/121212-allocations.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs said today that state sales tax revenue in November was $2.34 billion, up 13.1 percent compared to November 2011. Wed, 12 Dec 2012 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/121212-allocations.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/121206-ftHood.html The Fort Hood Army post had an economic impact of $25.3 billion in Texas during fiscal 2011, according to a new study released today by Texas Comptroller Susan Combs. Thu, 06 Dec 2012 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/121206-ftHood.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/121204-transparency.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs released today the final report in the Texas, It’s your Money series titled, Your Money and Pension Obligations. Tue, 04 Dec 2012 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/121204-transparency.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/121107-allocations.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs said today that state sales tax revenue in October was $2.03 billion, up 8.2 percent compared to October 2011. Tue, 07 Nov 2012 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/121107-allocations.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/121026-taxseminars.html During the month of November, the Comptroller’s office will conduct eight free taxpayer seminars across the state. Fri, 26 Oct 2012 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/121026-taxseminars.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/121025-edDebt.html Today Texas Comptroller Susan Combs released the third report in a series focused on transparency entitled Texas It’s Your Money. Thu, 25 Oct 2012 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/121025-edDebt.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/121016-promise.html There is a new way to save for your child’s college tuition. Tue, 16 Oct 2012 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/121016-promise.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/121010-allocations.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs announced today that state sales tax revenue in September was $1.96 billion, up 11.6 percent compared to September 2011. Wed, 10 Oct 2012 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/121010-allocations.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/121001-appraisals.html The Comptroller’s office will offer a free webinar on open-space land on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012. Mon, 01 Oct 2012 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/121001-appraisals.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120928-taxseminars.html During the month of October, the Comptroller’s office will conduct 17 free taxpayer seminars across the state. Fri, 28 Sep 2012 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120928-taxseminars.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120926-Debt.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs released a report today entitled Your Money and Local Debt... Wed, 26 Sep 2012 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120926-Debt.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120919-FAST.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs has updated the Financial Allocation Study for Texas (FAST) with new ratings measuring academic progress and cost-effective operations in school districts and charter schools across Texas. Wed, 19 Sep 2012 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120919-FAST.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120912-allocations.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs announced today that state sales tax revenue in August was $2.34 billion, up 18.5 percent compared to August 2011. Wed, 12 Sep 2012 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120912-allocations.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120831-taxSeminars.html During the month of September, the Comptroller’s office will conduct eight free taxpayer seminars across the state. Fri, 31 Aug 2012 13:30:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120831-taxSeminars.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120831-TTPF.html Parents looking to make their child’s college education more affordable can begin enrolling in the Texas Tuition Promise Fund®, the state’s prepaid college tuition program, on Sept. 1. Fri, 31 Aug 2012 11:30:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120831-TTPF.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120822-taxentity.html Thousands of cities, counties, special purpose districts and transit authorities in Texas levy property or sales tax, and taxpayers may not be aware of the various tax entities they are paying. Tue, 22 Aug 2012 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120822-taxentity.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120821-TRANS.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs announced today's sale of Texas Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes (TRAN) received an interest rate of 0.225 percent - the lowest interest rate ever for the state's one-year notes. Tue, 21 Aug 2012 11:45:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120821-TRANS.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120815-taxHoliday.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs reminds shoppers the annual sales tax holiday weekend is scheduled for this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 17-19. Wed, 15 Aug 2012 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120815-taxHoliday.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120814-TRANS.html Wall Street bond raters have given their highest ratings to this year’s Texas Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes (TRANs). Tue, 14 Aug 2012 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120814-TRANS.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120808-allocations.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs announced today that state sales tax revenue in July was $2.05 billion, up 10.1 percent compared to July 2011.  Wed, 8 Aug 2012 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120808-allocations.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120807-amnestyDeadline.html Businesses have a little more than a week remaining to take advantage of the Texas Fresh Start tax amnesty period, which ends on August 17. Tue, 7 Aug 2012 10:15:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120807-amnestyDeadline.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120731-taxseminars.html During the month of August, the Comptroller’s office will conduct four free taxpayer seminars across the state. Tue, 31 July 2012 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120731-taxseminars.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120719-TaxHoliday.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs reminds shoppers they can save money on everything from pens, jeans and shoes to backpacks and other items priced under $100 during the state’s annual sales tax holiday. Thu, 19 July 2012 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120719-TaxHoliday.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120711-allocations.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs announced today that state sales tax revenue in June was $1.98 billion, up 15.2 percent compared to June 2011.  Wed, 11 July 2012 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120711-allocations.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120702-taxseminars.html During the month of July, the Comptroller’s office will conduct 15 free taxpayer seminars across the state. Mon, 2 July 2012 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120702-taxseminars.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120628-healthcareRuling.html "I am very disappointed with the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act." Thu, 28 June 2012 17:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120628-healthcareRuling.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120619-comp_state.html exas Comptroller Susan Combs today urged a federal committee on Natural Resources to amend the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and she provided recommendations to make the process more science-based, cost effective and transparent. Tue, 19 June 2012 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120619-comp_state.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120613-dsl.html The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) announced today that a listing of the dunes sagebrush lizard (DSL) as a threatened or endangered species is not warranted. Wed, 13 June 2012 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120613-dsl.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120608-fuelTheft.html Three men who conspired to steal $290,000 worth of aviation fuel from Biggs Army Airfield in El Paso have been sentenced to federal prison time after an extensive investigation by federal authorities and the Texas Comptroller’s office. Fri, 08 June 2012 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120608-fuelTheft.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120607-FreshStart.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs is reminding businesses they can soon begin clearing up their tax records without penalty and interest when the state’s Fresh Start tax amnesty period begins June 12. Thu, 07 June 2012 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120607-FreshStart.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120606-allocations.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs announced today that state sales tax revenue in May was $2.09 billion, up 7.3 percent compared to May 2011.  Wed, 06 June 2012 10:30:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120606-allocations.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120601-legler.html "I was saddened to hear the news of Representative Ken Legler’s passing. Ken served his constituents and the citizens of Texas with distinction. My thoughts and prayers go out to his wife and family in their time of mourning." Fri, 01 June 2012 16:30:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120601-legler.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120601-taxseminars.html During the month of June, the Comptroller’s office will conduct six free taxpayer seminars across the state. At these seminars, taxpayers can learn how to properly fill out tax forms... Fri, 01 June 2012 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120601-taxseminars.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120516-up-washington.html Washington County residents who think - or hope - they might have some money waiting in the state’s Unclaimed Property database can search... Wed, 16 May 2012 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120516-up-washington.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120515-JET.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs announced another round of grants for 11 community colleges and technical institutes totaling $3 million which will be used to purchase equipment and train students to enter the workforce. Tue, 15 May 2012 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120515-JET.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120514-energyStar.html The opportunity for Texans to save money on energy efficient appliances is fast approaching. The state’s annual ENERGY STAR® Sales Tax Holiday is from Saturday May 26 through Monday May 28, 2012. Mon, 14 May 2012 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120514-energyStar.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120509-allocations.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs announced today that state sales tax revenue in April was $2.07 billion, up 10.9 percent compared to April 2011.  Wed, 09 May 2012 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120509-allocations.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120430-child_id_taskforce.html The Center for Identity at The University of Texas at Austin launched a new Child Identity Protection Task Force last week, which will be led by Texas Comptroller Susan Combs. Fri, 30 Apr 2012 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120430-child_id_taskforce.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120427-Amazon.html Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Susan Combs and Amazon.com, Inc. today announced an agreement that will lead to the creation of thousands of new jobs in Texas by the online retailer. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:30:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120427-Amazon.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120426-SanJacinto_up.html San Jacinto County residents who think - or hope - they might have some money waiting in the state’s Unclaimed Property database can search... Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120426-SanJacinto_up.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120424-freestone_up.html Freestone County residents who think - or hope - they might have some money waiting in the state’s Unclaimed Property database can search... Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120424-freestone_up.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120420-library_assoc.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs was recognized today for her groundbreaking report that analyzes academic achievement and cost-effective spending in Texas schools. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120420-library_assoc.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120411-allocations.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs announced today that state sales tax revenue in March was $1.87 billion, up 16.9 percent compared to March 2011.  Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120411-allocations.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120404-renditions.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs today reminded business owners that April 16 is the deadline to file property tax renditions with their county appraisal districts. Wed, 04 Apr 2012 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120404-renditions.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120403-healthcareSurvey.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs today released results of a survey in which hundreds of Texas business owners gave their thoughts on federal health care reform. The majority of respondents expressed concern about the legislation. Tue, 03 Apr 2012 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/20403-healthcareSurvey.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120402-taxseminars.html During the month of April, the Comptroller’s office will conduct 16 free taxpayer seminars across the state. At these seminars, taxpayers can learn how to properly fill out tax forms... Mon, 02 Apr 2012 14:30:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120402-taxseminars.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120328-lwillis.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs announced today she has hired Lauren Willis as Communications Director for the Comptroller’s office. Wed, 28 Mar 2012 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120328-lwillis.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120328-up_taylor.html Texans who think - or hope - they might have some money waiting in the state’s Unclaimed Property database can search... Wed, 28 Mar 2012 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120328-up_taylor.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120326-healthcare.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs today urged the U.S. Supreme Court to consider the enormous cost federal health care legislation will have on individual states. Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:30:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120326-healthcare.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120326-up_woodlands.html Texans who think - or hope - they might have some money waiting to be claimed from the state's Unclaimed Property List have a chance to search... Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120326-up_woodlands.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120315-taxamnesty.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs has announced the opportunity for businesses to clear up their tax records without any penalty. Wed, 15 Mar 2012 11:30:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120315-taxamnesty.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120314-transparency.html Texas has received the top ranking for government spending transparency in an annual report on all states issued by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (U.S.PIRG). Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120314-transparency.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120307-taxseminars.html During the month of March, the Comptroller's office will conduct three free taxpayer seminars across the state. At these seminars, taxpayers can learn how to properly fill-out sales tax forms... Wed, 07 Mar 2012 15:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120307-taxseminars.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120307-allocations.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs announced today that state sales tax revenue in February was $2.01 billion, up 14.8 percent compared to February 2011. Wed, 07 Mar 2012 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120307-taxseminars.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120229-communitycollege.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs announced that 11 community colleges and technical institutes will receive $3 million in grants to buy equipment to train students in critical workforce skills. Fri, 29 Feb 2012 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120229-communitycollege.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120224-ttpfenrollment.html Texas families still have time to lock in costs at Texas public colleges and universities at today's prices and avoid future increases in tuition and required fees. Comptroller Susan Combs reminds families they can do so by enrolling their children in the Texas Tuition Promise Fund, the state's prepaid college tuition program. Fri, 24 Feb 2012 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120224-ttpfenrollment.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120217-conservationplan.html A voluntary species conservation plan that will help protect the economic vitality of Texas oil and gas and other industries was approved today by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120217-conservationplan.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120208-droughtrpt.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs released today The Impact of the 2011 Drought and Beyond - an analysis of the effects of the severe 2011 drought in Texas, current and future water resources in the state and innovative solutions being used in Texas and elsewhere in the Southwest to solve the water crisis. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120208-droughtrpt.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120208-allocations.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs announced today that state sales tax revenue in January was $2 billion, up 9.5 percent compared to January 2011. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120208-allocations.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120206-waco-up-ttpf.html Texans who think or hope they might have some money waiting to be claimed from the state's Unclaimed Property List have a chance to search the list at the 41st Equipment Depot Mid-Tex Farm and Ranch Show on Feb. 7-8. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120206-waco-up-ttpf.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120131-taxseminars.html During the month of February, the Comptroller's office will conduct five free taxpayer seminars across the state. At these seminars, taxpayers can learn how to properly fill-out sales tax forms... Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120131-taxseminars.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120125-txeconomy.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs has announced the launch of a new, online resource for Texas economic data, news and analysis. The new website, The Texas Economy (www.TheTexasEconomy.org), will help... Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120125-txeconomy.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120111-allocations.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs announced today that state sales tax revenue in December was $1.98 billion, up 9.5 percent compared to December 2010. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2012/120111-allocations.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/111228-seminars.html During the month of January, the Comptroller's office will conduct 16 free taxpayer seminars across the state. At these seminars, taxpayers can learn how to properly fill-out sales tax forms... Wed, 28 Dec 2011 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/111228-seminars.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/111227-veterans.html Texas continues to do its part to keep helping military veterans and their families. A full homestead property tax exemption that began in 2009 to help totally disabled military veterans will extend to their surviving spouses after January 1. Tue, 27 Dec 2011 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/111227-veterans.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/111207-libertyhill.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs congratulated Liberty Hill ISD officials today for their success in combining high academic achievement with cost-effective operations. Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/111207-libertyhill.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/111207-salestax.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs announced today that state sales tax revenue in November was $2.07 billion, up 12.2 percent compared to November 2010. Wed, 07 Dec 2011 10:25:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/111207-salestax.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/111206-upnavarro.html Navarro County residents who think or hope they might have some money waiting to be claimed from the state's Unclaimed Property List have a chance to search the list at an event that will be hosted by Navarro County Treasurer Frank Hull and Texas Comptroller Susan Combs. Tue, 06 Dec 2011 10:05:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/111201-upnavarro.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/111201-lizard.html The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) announced today that it has granted a 6-month extension on the final determination of protection under the Endangered Species Act for the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard (DSL). Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:12:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/111201-lizard.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/111110-revenuewatch.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs this week launched a new online resource called Monthly State Revenue Watch to provide a regular snapshot of state revenue collections with side-by-side comparisons to previous year collections and the fiscal year revenue estimate. Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:55:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/111110-revenuewatch.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/111109-salestax.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs said today that state sales tax revenue in October was $1.87 billion, up 15.9 percent compared to October 2010. Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/111109-salestax.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/111031-salestax.html Understanding state tax responsibilities can be a daunting task for business owners. Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:25:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/111031-salestax.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/111012-salestax.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs said today that state sales tax revenue in September was $1.76 billion, up 11.8 percent compared to September 2010. Wed, 12 Oct 2011 11:13:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/111012-salestax.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/111003-seminars.html A diverse economy, growing work force and friendly business climate attract more businesses to the Lone Star state every day. Mon, 03 Oct 2011 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/111003-seminars.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110929-ag.html Beginning Jan.1, 2012, farm, ranch and timber operators who produce agricultural and timber products for sale will need a special registration number to claim a sales tax exemption on taxable products used in those businesses. Thu, 29 Sep 2011 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110929-ag.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110928-jet.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs paid a visit to Amarillo College today to present college officials a $100,000 state JET (Jobs and Education for Texans) grant to help train students for jobs in sonography. Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110928-jet.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110927-chinaspring.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs announced today that China Spring ISD has earned a place in the Texas Honors Circle for achieving the highest possible five-star rating in the Comptroller's Financial Allocation Study for Texas. (FAST). Tue, 27 Sep 2011 15:45:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110927-chinaspring.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110921-college.html September is college savings month, and Texas Comptroller Susan Combs reminds parents around the state about the options they have to make their children's college education more affordable. Wed, 21 Sep 2011 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110921-college.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110916-jet.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs paid a visit to Tarrant County College today to present college officials a $276,494 state JET (Jobs and Education for Texans) grant to help students learn advanced nursing skills. Fri, 16 Sep 2011 14:45:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110916-jet.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110915-jet.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs paid a visit to Eastfield College today to present college officials a $147,098 state JET (Jobs and Education for Texans) grant to help train students for jobs in the growing wind energy industry. Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110915-jet.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110915-fast.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs has updated her groundbreaking 2010 Financial Allocation Study for Texas (FAST) and assigned new rankings to 1,237 school districts and charter schools, using the most recent educational data. Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110915-fast.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110912-texasfirst.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs has created a new website to help educate Texans about the economic impacts of proposed federal actions related to endangered species, air and water. Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110912-texasfirst.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110908-recovery.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs says Texans whose homes or businesses have been damaged or destroyed by the devastating wildfires in Texas are not required to pay sales tax on certain fire recovery-related expenses. Thu, 08 Sep 2011 13:02:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110908-recovery.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110908-salestax.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs said today that state sales tax revenue in August was $1.98 billion, up 11.9 percent compared to August 2010. Thu, 08 Sep 2011 12:06:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110908-salestax.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110901-ttpf.html The annual enrollment period for the Texas Tuition Promise Fund, the state's prepaid college tuition program begins Sept. 1 and runs through Feb. 29, 2012. Thu, 01 Sep 2011 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110901-ttpf.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110830-homestead.html Under a law passed by the Texas Legislature homeowners who apply for a new property tax homestead exemption beginning Sept. 1 must provide proof to the county appraisal district that they live in the house they claim as their principal residence. Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110830-homestead.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110823-tran.html Today's sale of $9.8 billion in one-year cash flow notes from the state of Texas was very well-received by the financial community. Tue, 23 Aug 2011 16:10:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110823-tran.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110818-taxfree.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs reminds Texas families that the state's annual Sales Tax Holiday takes place this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 19-21. Thu, 18 Aug 2011 10:30:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110818-taxfree.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110812-tran.html Wall Street bond raters have given their highest possible ratings to $9.8 billion in one-year cash flow notes Texas will sell to support payments to public schools at the beginning of the new school year. Fri, 12 Aug 2011 17:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110812-tran.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110810-salestax.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs said today that state sales tax revenue in July was $1.86 billion, up 10.3 percent compared to July 2010. Wed, 10 Aug 2011 11:45:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110810-salestax.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110809-schools.html As Texas schools prepare to open this month amid scorching August heat, Texas Comptroller Susan Combs announced today the Texas Cool Schools grant program to help public schools replace old, inefficient heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. Tue, 9 Aug 2011 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110809-schools.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110729-allocations.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs' office regularly presents free taxpayer seminars throughout the state to help new and existing business owners understand their state tax responsibilities. Fri, 29 Jul 2011 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110729-allocations.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110728-stholiday.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs says Texas families have a big opportunity to save money when they shop. The state's annual Sales Tax Holiday is scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 19-21. Thu, 28 Jul 2011 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110728-stholiday.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110720-cid.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs announced today that peace officer Martin D. Cano, Jr., a 20-year veteran tax auditor and tax fraud investigator at the Comptroller's office has been promoted to chief of the agency's Criminal Investigation Division (CID). Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:30:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110720-cid.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110715-comdir.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs today announced she has hired Brooke Botello as Communications Director for the Comptroller's office. Fri, 15 Jul 2011 10:10:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110715-comdir.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110708-ttpf.html For parents who are concerned about squeezing college savings into a tight family budget, the Texas Tuition Promise Fund may be the answer... Fri, 08 Jul 2011 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110708-ttpf.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110707-privacy.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs announced she has hired Elizabeth Rogers to be the agency's first Chief Privacy Officer, a position that will help the agency be proactive in information privacy. Thu, 07 Jul 2011 16:30:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110707-privacy.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110707-allocations.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs said today that state sales tax revenue in June was $1.72 billion, up 7.2 percent compared to June 2010. Thu, 07 Jul 2011 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110707-allocations.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110705-endangered.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs is taking a leadership role in ensuring that the federal environmental conservation efforts do not jeopardize the Texas economy. Tue, 05 Jul 2011 15:50:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110705-endangered.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110630-graves.html Today Texas Comptroller Susan Combs paid Anthony Graves $1.45 million for the 18 years in which he was wrongfully imprisoned. Thu, 30 Jun 2011 14:15:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110630-graves.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110629-seminars.html Seventeen seminars will take place throughout July at various locations across the state. Wed, 29 Jun 2011 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110629-seminars.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110627-staff.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs today announced she has hired David White to be her new Senior Policy Advisor at the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. Mon, 27 Jun 2011 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110627-staff.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110609-hub.html Woman- and minority-owned businesses can expand their opportunities to do business with Texas government at the state Comptroller's annual HUB Expo June 27 in Austin. Thu, 09 Jun 2011 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110609-hub.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110608-allocations.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs said today that state sales tax revenue in May was $1.95 billion, up 9.9 percent compared to May 2010. Wed, 08 Jun 2011 16:05:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110608-allocations.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110603-seminars.html A diverse economy, growing work force and friendly business climate attract more businesses to the Lone Star state every day. Fri, 03 Jun 2011 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110603-seminars.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110525-holiday.html Texas' fourth-annual ENERGY STAR® Sales Tax Holiday this Memorial Day weekend is a great time to purchase new energy efficient appliances without paying state or local sales taxes on qualifying items. Wed, 25 May 2011 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110525-holiday.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110517-revenue.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs increased her state revenue estimate today based on a strengthening economy. Tue, 17 May 2011 14:35:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110517-revenue.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110516-energy.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs says Memorial Day weekend is a great time for Texans to replace old, inefficient appliances during the fourth annual ENERGY STAR Sales Tax Holiday, May 28-30. Mon, 16 May 2011 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110516-energy.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110511-allocations.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs said today that state sales tax revenue in April was $1.87 billion, up 11.4 percent compared to April 2010. Wed, 11 May 2011 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110511-allocations.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110503-seminars.html One seminar will take place in May. A complete list of locations, dates and times is available at www.window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/seminars.html. Tue, 03 May 2011 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110503-seminars.html http://www.txsafeguard.org/news/110428-offer.php Free Credit Monitoring Offered As of Friday Morning, Combs to Cover Cost of Identity Restoration Services Thu, 28 Apr 2011 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.txsafeguard.org/news/110428-offer.php http://www.txsafeguard.org/news/110420-discount.php In an ongoing effort to mitigate the potential damage from an inadvertent exposure of personal data, Texas Comptroller Susan Combs announced that CSIdentity Protector is offering affected individuals one year of fraud-related assistance for $29.95. Wed, 20 Apr 2011 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.txsafeguard.org/news/110420-discount.php http://www.txsafeguard.org/news/110415-experian.php The Texas Comptroller's office has arranged for individuals affected by an inadvertent exposure of personal data to receive a 70 percent discount on one year of credit monitoring to alert them if their information is misused. Fri, 15 Apr 2011 6:00:00 -0500 http://www.txsafeguard.org/news/110415-experian.php http://www.txsafeguard.org/news/110411-security.php The Texas Comptroller's office is sending letters beginning tomorrow to notify a very large number of Texans whose personal information was inadvertently disclosed on an agency server that was accessible to the public. Mon, 11 Apr 2011 9:00:00 -0500 http://www.txsafeguard.org/news/110411-security.php http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110406-health.html A new report by Texas Comptroller Susan Combs examines where health care dollars go and why costs are soaring, and analyzes various cost saving proposals the Legislature is considering to meet the state budget challenge. Wed, 06 Apr 2011 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110406-health.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110406-allocations.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs said today the state's sales revenue in March was $1.60 billion, up 9.9 percent compared to March 2010. Wed, 06 Apr 2011 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110406-allocations.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110404-proptax.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs today reminded business owners that April 15 is the deadline to file property tax renditions with their county appraisal districts. Mon, 04 Apr 2011 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110404-proptax.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110401-seminars.html Sixteen seminars will take place throughout April at various locations across the state. A complete list of locations, dates and times is available at www.window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/seminars.html. Fri, 01 Apr 2011 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110401-seminars.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110325-ucp.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs and Comerica Bank are collaborating to reunite Texans with more than $2.2 billion in forgotten money. Fri, 25 Mar 2011 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110325-ucp.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110322-transparency.html The U.S. Public Interest Research Group (U.S.PIRG) gives Texas a grade of "A" for transparency in government spending. The group describes Texas as "one of the true leaders in the transparency movement" and gives the state the highest possible score in 10 out of 12 scoring categories. Tue, 22 Mar 2011 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110322-transparency.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110309-allocations.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs said the state's sales tax revenue in February was $1.75 billion, an increase of 9.7 percent compared to February 2010. Wed, 09 Mar 2011 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110309-allocations.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110307-deficit.html State Comptroller Susan Combs today reminded lawmakers about the importance of taking steps to address the $4.3 billion deficit for the current biennium. Mon, 07 Mar 2011 13:40:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110307-deficit.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110228-seminars.html A diverse economy, growing work force and friendly business climate attract more businesses to the Lone Star state every day. Texas Comptroller Susan Combs' office regularly presents free taxpayer seminars throughout the state to help new and existing business owners understand their state tax responsibilities. Mon, 28 Feb 2011 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110228-seminars.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110225-ucp.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs and Comerica Bank are collaborating to reunite Texans with more than $2.2 billion in forgotten money. Fri, 25 Feb 2011 09:30:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110225-ucp.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110217-cid.html Two Eastland County residents have been indicted on felony tax evasion charges following a criminal investigation of Tobacco Plus, an Eastland smoke shop, by the state Comptroller's office. Thu, 17 Feb 2011 11:30:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110217-cid.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110209-salesTax.html Comptroller Susan Combs announced today the state's sales tax revenue in January was $1.83 billion, an increase of 10.4 percent compared to January 2010. Wed, 09 Feb 2011 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110209-salesTax.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110208-ttpf.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs reminds Texas families to take advantage of the opportunity to enroll their children in the Texas Tuition Promise Fund and avoid future increases in tuition and required fees at Texas public colleges and universities. The current enrollment period for the state's prepaid college tuition program ends Feb. 28. Tue, 08 Feb 2011 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110208-ttpf.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110208-sos.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs supports Governor Rick Perry who today championed Texas' strong economy and economic development efforts in his biennial State of the State address. Tue, 08 Feb 2011 15:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110208-sos.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110207-upnorthtexas.html Folks in the North Texas region have a chance to check the annual Unclaimed Property List in regional newspapers on Sunday, Feb. 13. Mon, 07 Feb 2011 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110207-upnorthtexas.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110207-obesity.html Obesity costs Texas businesses $9.5 billion annually, and if the obesity rate and the cost of health care continue to increase as projected, the cost to businesses could reach $32.5 billion per year by 2030, Texas Comptroller Susan Combs said today. Mon, 07 Feb 2011 11:15:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110207-obesity.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110201-seminars.html Four seminars will take place throughout February at various locations across the state. Tue, 01 Feb 2011 10:25:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110201-seminars.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110112-allocations.html Comptroller Susan Combs announced today that the state sales tax revenue in December was $1.81 billion, up 9.4 percent compared to December 2009. Wed, 12 Jan 2011 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110112-allocations.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110110-bre.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs released the state's Biennial Revenue Estimate showing the state is projected to have $72.2 billion available for general-purpose spending during the 2012-13 biennium. Mon, 10 Jan 2011 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110110-bre.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110104-seminars.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs' office regularly presents free taxpayer seminars throughout the state to help new and existing business owners understand their state tax responsibilities. Tue, 04 Jan 2011 15:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2011/110104-seminars.html http://www.texaspowerfulsmart.org/media/101215-rebate.php The Texas Comptroller's office is adding more money to the upcoming ENERGY STAR® appliance mail-in rebate program to allow more Texans to take advantage of rebates. An additional $8.5 million is being added to the initial $10 million. Wed, 15 Dec 2010 15:00:00 -0500 http://www.texaspowerfulsmart.org/media/101215-rebate.php http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/101208-allocations.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs today said November state sales tax revenue totaled $1.84 billion, up 8.7 percent compared to November 2009. Wed, 08 Dec 2010 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/101208-allocations.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/101208-fast.html Public school spending per student has increased by 63 percent during the last decade, outpacing both enrollment growth and inflation. Wed, 08 Dec 2010 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/101208-fast.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/101129-westucp.html Folks in the West Texas region have a chance to check the annual Unclaimed Property List in regional newspapers on Sunday, Dec. 5. Mon, 29 Nov 2010 15:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/101129-westucp.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/101129-panhandleucp.html Folks in the Panhandle region have a chance to check the annual Unclaimed Property List in regional newspapers on Sunday, Dec. 5. Mon, 29 Nov 2010 15:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/101129-panhandleucp.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/101129-centralucp.html Folks in the Central Texas region have a chance to check the annual Unclaimed Property List in regional newspapers on Sunday, Dec. 5. Mon, 29 Nov 2010 15:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/101129-centralucp.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/101122-leadership.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs announced today that more than 250 local government entities have qualified for Leadership Circle recognition, which honors transparency efforts at a local level. Tue, 23 Nov 2010 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/101122-leadership.html http://www.texaspowerfulsmart.org/media/101119-rebate.php Texans who want to save money on ENERGY STAR® appliances will soon have a chance to apply for mail-in rebates on those purchases. Texas Comptroller Susan Combs announced the Texas Appliance Mail-In Rebate Program will start on Dec. 20. Fri, 19 Nov 2010 12:15:00 -0500 http://www.texaspowerfulsmart.org/media/101119-rebate.php http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/101110-allocations.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs says state sales tax revenue in October was $1.62 billion, up 6.6 percent compared to October 2009. Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:55:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/101110-allocations.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/101103-evader.html The owner of a Lubbock business has been sentenced to six months in federal prison and ordered to pay the state Comptroller $200,000 in restitution for a scheme involving state tax evasion and wire fraud. Wed, 03 Nov 2010 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/101103-evader.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/101028-seminars.html A diverse economy, growing work force and friendly business climate attract more businesses to the Lone Star state every day. Thu, 28 Oct 2010 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/101028-seminars.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/101022-tabc.html The Texas Comptroller's office will begin working with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) to suspend mixed beverage and private club permits held by businesses that are delinquent on franchise, sales or hotel occupancy taxes. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/101022-tabc.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/101006-allocations.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs said today state sales tax collections totaled $1.57 billion in September, up 6.8 percent compared to a year ago. Wed, 06 Oct 2010 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/101006-allocations.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100929-jet.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs will award nine community colleges across the state more than $388,000 in grant funds to help finance equipment purchases for new career and technical education programs that support fast-growing industries. Wed, 29 Sep 2010 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100929-jet.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100928-seminars.html A diverse economy, growing work force and friendly business climate attract more businesses to the Lone Star state every day. Texas Comptroller Susan Combs' office regularly presents free taxpayer seminars throughout the state to help new and existing business owners understand their state tax responsibilities. Tue, 28 Sep 2010 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100928-seminars.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100928-elpaso.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs met with college leaders and local officials in El Paso today to recognize achievements made in technical education and praise financial transparency efforts from local governments. Tue, 28 Sep 2010 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100928-elpaso.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100923-techcomm.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs has been named chair of the Texas Steering Committee for TechComm, a new endeavor that will secure patents and expand technology to enhance venture capital in the manufacturing and production industries. Thu, 23 Sep 2010 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100923-techcomm.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100909-salestax.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs said today the state collected $1.77 billion in sales tax in August, up 0.8 percent compared to a year ago. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 11:15:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100909-salestax.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100901-ttpf.html Beginning Sept. 1, families can lock in the cost of required tuition and fees at Texas' public colleges and universities when they enroll in the Texas Tuition Promise Fund, the state's prepaid tuition plan. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:30:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100901-ttpf.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100831-midland.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs met with college leaders and local officials in Midland today to recognize achievements in technical education and praise financial transparency efforts by local governments. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:30:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100831-midland.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100824-abilene.html During a visit to Abilene today, Texas Comptroller Susan Combs recognized the Wylie Independent School District, the city of Abilene and Taylor County for meeting high standards in fiscal transparency. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100824-abilene.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100824-lubbock.html During a visit to Lubbock today, Texas Comptroller Susan Combs recognized several local governments for meeting high standards in fiscal transparency. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:30:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100824-lubbock.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100824-amarillo.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs today said the city of Amarillo reclaimed $109 in unclaimed property in fiscal 2009, and has retrieved $402 so far in fiscal 2010. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:30:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100824-amarillo.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100817-corpus.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs today said the city of Corpus Christi reclaimed $6,589 in unclaimed property in fiscal 2009, and has retrieved $1, 418 so far in fiscal 2010. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 13:30:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100817-corpus.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100817-harlingen.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs met with local officials and college leaders in Harlingen today to recognize achievements made in technical education and praise financial transparency efforts from local governments. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100817-harlingen.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100816-holiday.html Texas' annual Sales Tax Holiday arrives this weekend, just in time for families to save money on clothes and supplies for the new school year. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100816-holiday.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100813-tran.html Wall Street bond raters have given their highest possible ratings to $7.8 billion in short term notes Texas will sell to fund public schools at the beginning of the new school year. Fri, 13 Aug 2010 17:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100813-tran.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100811-beaumont.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs today said the city of Beaumont reclaimed $23,389 in unclaimed property in 2009. Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:30:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100811-beaumont.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100811-allocations.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs today said state sales tax revenue in July was $1.69 billion, up 2.2 percent compared to one year ago. Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:30:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100811-allocations.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100811-galveston.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs met with local officials and college leaders in Galveston today to recognize achievements made in technical education and praise financial transparency efforts from local governments. Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100811-galveston.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100730-seminars.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs' office regularly presents free taxpayer seminars throughout the state to help new and existing business owners understand their state tax responsibilities. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100730-seminars.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100729-jet.html Across the state this fall, 54 community colleges and public technical colleges will receive a total of $2.5 million from Texas Comptroller Susan Combs to use for student scholarships this school year. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100729-jet.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100728-salestax.html Schoolchildren will soon head back to the classroom; and Texas' annual Sales Tax Holiday will help outfit kids with tax-free clothes, shoes and school supplies they need for the new school year. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100728-salestax.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100723-ruskup.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs urges residents of Rusk County to take advantage of a unique opportunity to find and reclaim forgotten money. Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100723-ruskup.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100723-polkup.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs urges residents of Polk County to take advantage of a unique opportunity to find and reclaim forgotten money. Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100723-polkup.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100723-kerrup.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs urges residents of Kerr County to take advantage of a unique opportunity to find and reclaim forgotten money. Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100723-kerrup.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100709-ucp.html Matagorda County residents who think or hope they might have some money waiting to be claimed from the state's Unclaimed Property List have a chance to search the list at an event hosted by the Matagorda County Treasurer's office and the state Comptroller's office. Fri, 09 Jul 2010 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100709-ucp.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100708-allocations.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs today announced that state sales tax revenue in June totaled $1.61 billion, a 2.2 percent increase compared to June 2009. Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100708-allocations.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100707-longview.html The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts has relocated its Longview satellite office to 414 N. East Loop, Suite 9. The first day of operation at this site will take place Monday, July 12. The new location offers additional space and parking for better customer service. Wed, 07 Jul 2010 10:30:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100707-longview.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100701-seminars.html A diverse economy, growing work force and friendly business climate attract more businesses to the Lone Star state every day. Texas Comptroller Susan Combs' office regularly presents free taxpayer seminars throughout the state to help new and existing business owners understand their state tax responsibilities. Thu, 01 Jul 2010 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100701-seminars.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100621-jet.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs will award 22 community colleges across the state more than $3.84 million in grant funds to help finance equipment purchases for new career and technical education programs that support fast-growing industries. Mon, 21 Jun 2010 11:30:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100621-jet.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100614-cid.html Hidalgo County convenience store owner Rogelio Ramirez this week received a punishment of 10 years deferred adjudication after pleading guilty to two counts of sales tax fraud. Ramirez admitted to intentionally failing to remit more than $100,000 of sales tax collected from customers, a second degree felony. Mon, 14 Jun 2010 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100614-cid.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100609-salestax.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs today announced that the state collected $1.78 billion in sales tax revenue in May, a 0.1 percent increase compared to May 2009. Wed, 9 Jun 2010 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100609-salestax.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100526-seminars.html A diverse economy, growing work force and friendly business climate attract more businesses to the Lone Star state every day. Texas Comptroller Susan Combs' office regularly presents free taxpayer seminars throughout the state to help new and existing business owners understand their state tax responsibilities. Wed, 26 May 2010 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100526-seminars.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100524-energy.html This Memorial Day weekend's third-annual ENERGY STAR® Sales Tax Holiday is a great time for Texans to purchase a new, energy efficient air conditioner, refrigerator, dishwasher or other major appliance. Mon, 24 May 2010 10:30:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100524-energy.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100514-energy.html If your old refrigerator eats money or your washing machine loses more energy than socks, you could be wasting hundreds of dollars in energy each year and should take advantage of the third-annual Texas ENERGY STAR® Sales Tax Holiday. Fri, 14 May 2010 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100514-energy.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100512-ucp.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs today said the city of Lufkin has received nearly $911 this year in unclaimed property, and Angelina County reclaimed $5,583 in unclaimed property in 2009, while Nacogdoches County reclaimed $1,066. Wed, 12 May 2010 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100512-ucp.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100512-allocations.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs announced the state collected $1.68 billion in sales tax revenue in April, up 1.4 percent compared to April 2009. Wed, 12 May 2010 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100512-allocations.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100510-franchise.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs reminds business owners they have one more week to file their state franchise tax. Franchise tax reports are due on May 17. Mon, 10 May 2010 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100510-franchise.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100506-ucp.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs today said the city of Corsicana reclaimed $4,585 in unclaimed property in 2009, and Navarro County has reclaimed $2,894. Thu, 6 May 2010 15:30:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100506-ucp.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100506-transparency.html In our current economic times, taxpayers increasingly ask, "Where does the money go?" Thu, 6 May 2010 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100506-transparency.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100504-video.html Property owners who believe their county appraisal district has overestimated the value of their homes or businesses have a right to appeal to their local Appraisal Review Board (ARB) to reduce their property values. Tue, 4 May 2010 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100504-video.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100430-seminars.html A diverse economy, growing work force and friendly business climate attract more businesses to the Lone Star state every day. Fri, 30 Apr 2010 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100430-seminars.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100420-ucp.html Dallas residents who think or hope they might have some money waiting to be claimed from the state's Unclaimed Property List have a chance to search the list today and tomorrow at an event hosted by Rep. Rafael Anchia and Texas Comptroller Susan Combs. Tue, 20 Apr 2010 10:30:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100420-ucp.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100419-ucp.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs said today that the city of Temple has reclaimed $1,862 in unclaimed property; Temple Independent School District has reclaimed $860; and Bell County has reclaimed $12,153. Mon, 19 Apr 2010 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100419-ucp.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100414-ucp.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs said today that the city of Conroe has reclaimed $760 in unclaimed property, and Montgomery County has reclaimed $25,161. Wed, 14 Apr 2010 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100414-ucp.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100412-teen.html Schools and local law enforcement agencies battling to keep tobacco out of the hands of children can get financial assistance from the Texas Comptroller's office. Mon, 12 Apr 2010 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100412-teen.html http://www.texaspowerfulsmart.org/media/100407-rebate.php With more than 38 million Web hits and nearly 39,000 rebate reservations made, Texans swarmed online and phone reservation systems to grab rebates for energy efficient appliances from the Texas Comptroller's office. Wed, 07 Apr 2010 18:45:00 -0500 http://www.texaspowerfulsmart.org/media/100407-rebate.php http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100407-allocations.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs said today the state received $1.46 billion in sales tax revenue in March, down 7.8 percent compared to March 2009. Wed, 07 Apr 2010 10:30:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100407-allocations.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100405-renditions.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs today reminded Texas businesses to render their property with county appraisal districts by April 15. Mon, 05 Apr 2010 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100405-renditions.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100401-seminars.html A diverse economy, growing work force and friendly business climate attract more businesses to the Lone Star state every day. Texas Comptroller Susan Combs' office regularly presents free taxpayer seminars throughout the state to help new and existing business owners understand their state tax responsibilities. Thu, 01 Apr 2010 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100401-seminars.html http://www.texaspowerfulsmart.org/media/100401-rebate.php To accommodate all Texas families and ensure residents have an opportunity to participate in the Texas Trade Up Appliance Rebate Program, the date to reserve rebates for select ENERGY STAR® appliances has been changed from April 5 to Wednesday, April 7, beginning at 7 a.m. CT. The Comptroller's office made this move in response to inquiries from families who plan to celebrate and travel during the religious holidays. Thu, 01 Apr 2010 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.texaspowerfulsmart.org/media/100401-rebate.php http://www.texaspowerfulsmart.org/media/100329-rebate.php Texans can use the rebates to buy energy efficient appliances in eight different appliance categories and replace the same type of old, functional appliance. Mon, 29 Mar 2010 14:30:00 -0500 http://www.texaspowerfulsmart.org/media/100329-rebate.php http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100329-pta.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs reiterated her long-time commitment to Texas children and nutrition by praising Texas PTA for teaching children healthy habits and making continued efforts to educate parents about health problems posed by the childhood obesity epidemic. Mon, 29 Mar 2010 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100329-pta.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100329-jet.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs today announced 17 colleges across the state will receive more than $3.51 million in Job Building Fund grants, while 10 nonprofit organizations will receive more than $2.86 million in Launchpad Funds through a program to help Texans get technical training for careers in fast-growing, high-demand occupations. Mon, 29 Mar 2010 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100329-jet.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100326-cid.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs announced today that Milam County resident Don H. Roddam, 78, was arrested March 24, and his daughter, Sandi Roddam Richter, 50, was arrested March 25 for felony motor fuel tax fraud. Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100326-cid.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100323-ucpplano.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs said today that the city of Plano has reclaimed $1,562 in unclaimed property; the city of McKinney has reclaimed $263; and Collin County has reclaimed $74,807. Tue, 23 Mar 2010 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100323-ucpplano.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100323-gulf.html The Gulf Coast region's economic outlook is positive, with a diverse industry base providing valuable support for the state and national economies. Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100323-gulf.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100316-energyGrants.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs today announced 32 renewable energy projects around the state have been selected to receive a first round of federal stimulus grants as part of the Distributed Renewable Energy Technology Program. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100316-energyGrants.html http://www.texaspowerfulsmart.org/media/100315-rebate.php Texas Comptroller Susan Combs today encouraged consumers to sign up early to receive rebates on selected ENERGY STAR appliances purchased during the Texas Trade Up appliance rebate program April 16-25. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:10:00 -0500 http://www.texaspowerfulsmart.org/media/100315-rebate.php http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100312-cid.html An Abilene man has been sentenced to prison for two years for trying to avoid paying motor fuel tax. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100312-cid.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100310-sales.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs said today the state collected $1.60 billion in sales tax revenue in February, down 8.8 percent compared to February 2009. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:30:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100310-sales.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100224-seminar.html A diverse economy, growing work force and friendly business climate attract more businesses to the Lone Star state every day. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100224-seminar.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100219-ttpf.html Just a few days remain for Texas families to enroll their children in the Texas Tuition Promise Fund at 2009-10 prices, Texas Comptroller Susan Combs said today. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100219-ttpf.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100218-travel.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs' efforts to recognize and expand the economic value of Texas tourism have earned her the Texas Travel Industry Association's Silver Spur Award, given to public officials who TTIA believes have shown exemplary service to the state and the travel and tourism industry. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 11:30:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100218-travel.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100218-bullock.html Government Technology magazine honored Texas Comptroller Susan Combs Wednesday by awarding her the Bob Bullock Award for Outstanding Public Stewardship. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 11:30:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100218-bullock.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100212-salestax.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs said today the state collected $1.66 billion in sales tax revenue in January, down 14.2 percent compared to January 2009. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100212-salestax.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100204-texarkana.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs announced today that the city of Texarkana has reclaimed $6,441 in unclaimed property. Bowie County also appears on the state's Unclaimed Property List, with $13,066 waiting to be claimed. Thu, 4 Feb 2010 13:15:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100204-texarkana.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100201-tuition.html Families have until Feb. 28 to lock in college tuition and required fees at current rates for the state's public colleges. Mon, 1 Feb 2010 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100201-tuition.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100129-eitc.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs says a slow economy means more Texas families may qualify to claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) on their federal income tax. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100129-eitc.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100128-ucp.html The names of nearly 44,000 North Texas unclaimed property owners are included on the state's Unclaimed Property List, which will appear in newspapers in the North Texas region on Sunday, Feb. 7. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100128-ucp.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100115-seco.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs announced that 15 cities and one county have been selected to receive $6 million in federal stimulus grants for traffic signal projects in Texas. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100115-seco.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100114-denton.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs announced today that the city of Denton has reclaimed $2,434 in unclaimed property, and Denton County has reclaimed $27,176. Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:10:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100114-denton.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100108-salestax.html Comptroller Susan Combs announced today the state collected $1.65 billion in sales tax revenue in December, down 11.6 percent compared to December 2009. Fri, 8 Jan 2010 11:30:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2010/100108-salestax.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/100104-seminars.html A diverse economy, growing work force and friendly business climate attract more businesses to the Lone Star state every day. Mon, 4 Jan 2010 14:30:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/100104-seminars.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/091222-CID.html A new audit tool used by Texas Comptroller Susan Combs has led to the indictment and arrest of a South Texas convenience store owner for tax fraud. Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:25:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/091222-CID.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/091218-altfuels.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs announced today 14 governmental entities in the state have been selected for $11 million in competitive federal stimulus grants promoting alternative fuel use in government vehicles. The grants will be administered by the Comptroller's State Energy Conservation Office as part of the Transportation Efficiency Program. Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:25:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/091218-altfuels.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/091218-grants.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs announced today 13 recipients of $2.26 million in Job Building Fund grants to help finance equipment purchases for new career and technical education programs that support high-growth industries throughout the state. Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/091218-grants.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/091216-appraisal.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs today released a list of the first set of county appraisal districts (CADs) that will receive a new type of state review, which begins in 2010. Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/091216-appraisal.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/091214-ttpfgift.html If you want to give a child a gift that will outlast this year's must-have toys or trendy clothes, Texas Comptroller Susan Combs suggests opening a Texas Tuition Promise Fund account or contributing to an existing account. Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:30:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/091214-ttpfgift.html http://www.texaspowerfulsmart.org/media/091211-rebate.php Texas Comptroller Susan Combs today announced the state will use approximately $23 million in federal stimulus funds for a mail-in rebate program for consumers who purchase certain energy efficient household appliances. Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:25:00 -0500 http://www.texaspowerfulsmart.org/media/091211-rebate.php http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/091211-salestax.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs today said the state collected $1.70 billion in sales tax in November, down 14.4 percent compared to November 2008. Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/091211-salestax.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/091209-holiday.html During the holiday season, people across our state will gather together and celebrate with friends and family to exchange gifts, offer thanks and reflect on the past year. Wed, 9 Dec 2009 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/091209-holiday.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/091203-houston.html The names of 37,300 Southeast Texans are included on the state's Unclaimed Property List, which will appear in newspapers in the Greater Houston Region on Sunday, Dec. 13. Thu, 3 Dec 2009 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/091203-houston.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/091203-elpaso.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs says the city of El Paso has reclaimed $37,894 in unclaimed property and El Paso County has reclaimed $57,377. Thu, 3 Dec 2009 11:45:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/091203-elpaso.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/091202-transparency.html Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Susan Combs today introduced her agency's Leadership Circle program to recognize local governments across Texas striving to meet a high standard for financial transparency online. Wed, 2 Dec 2009 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/091202-transparency.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/091113-franchise.html Businesses that requested an extension of time to file Texas franchise tax have until Monday, Nov. 16, to file 2009 franchise tax reports. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:10:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/091113-franchise.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/091110-abilene.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs announced today that the city of Abilene has reclaimed $7,028 in unclaimed property, and Taylor County has reclaimed $22,054. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:30:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/091110-abilene.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/091106-salestax.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs says the state collected $1.52 billion in sales tax revenue in October, down 12.8 percent compared to October 2008. Fri, 6 Nov 2009 11:15:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/091106-salestax.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/091105-up.html The names of 16,800 South Texans are included on the state's Unclaimed Property List, which will appear in newspapers on Sunday, Nov. 15. Thu, 5 Nov 2009 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/091105-up.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/091103-grants.html Texas public community colleges and technical institutes who want help purchasing cutting-edge equipment needed for high-demand career and technical education programs have until 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6, to apply for a portion of the $2.5 million in competitive grants now available for the 2010-11 biennium. Tue, 3 Nov 2009 11:30:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/091103-grants.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/091102-seminar.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs' office regularly presents free taxpayer seminars throughout the state to help new and existing business owners understand their state tax responsibilities. Mon, 2 Nov 2009 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/091102-seminar.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/091030-tgtp.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs announced she will recommend to the Texas Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board that it adopt the former refund rule for the Texas Guaranteed Tuition Plan (TGTP). Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:30:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/091030-tgtp.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/091030-stimulus.html A significant portion of federal stimulus funds for public sector energy conservation is ready for distribution. Texas Comptroller Susan Combs today announced the State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) will disburse $157.7 million for building efficiency and retrofit projects at government-owned facilities. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:50:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/091030-stimulus.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/091028-endangered.html The BRAC plan will pump an estimated $3 billion per year into the local economy. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/091028-endangered.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/091022-alamo.html The economic outlook for the Alamo region is excellent, with its educational opportunities, health care sector and vibrant tourism industry ensuring continued growth, according to a new report from Texas Comptroller Susan Combs. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:30:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/091022-alamo.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/091021-upbrenham.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs announced today that the city of Brenham has reclaimed $1,063 in unclaimed property, and Washington County has reclaimed $1,851. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:45:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/091021-upbrenham.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/091020-chance.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs today awarded $2.5 million in scholarships to community colleges and technical schools and $3.5 million in grant awards to nonprofit organizations that help prepare low-income students for careers in high-demand technical occupations. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/091020-chance.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/091016-upmakeover.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs is giving the annual Unclaimed Property list its biggest makeover since the first list appeared in Texas newspapers in 1983. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/091016-upmakeover.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/091015-lubbockup.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs announced today that the city of Lubbock has reclaimed $2,168 in unclaimed property, and Lubbock County has reclaimed $25,874. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:10:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/091015-lubbockup.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/091013-harlingenup.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs announced today that the city of Harlingen has reclaimed $42,275 in unclaimed property, and Cameron County has reclaimed $26,797. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:45:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/091013-harlingenup.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/091009-salestax.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs said today the state collected $1.47 billion in sales tax in September, down 12.5 percent compared to a year ago. Fri, 9 Oct 2009 10:15:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/091009-salestax.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/091007-legal.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs today announced promotions for three key members of her agency's legal team. Wed, 7 Oct 2009 10:15:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/091007-legal.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/091001-hispanics.html Hispanic households contributed more than $171 billion to the Texas economy in 2008, and their annual buying power is expected to rise to nearly $252 billion by 2013 - a 47 percent increase in just five years, according to a study by the Selig Center for Economic Growth at the University of Georgia. Thu, 1 Oct 2009 14:30:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/091001-hispanics.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090930-money.html Many Texans had more money in their pockets after Texas Comptroller Susan Combs returned a record $147 million in unclaimed property to its owners in fiscal 2009, a 19 percent increase compared to fiscal 2008. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090930-money.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090928-energy.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs today announced more than a thousand small cities and more than 200 counties in Texas can receive grants to help with energy efficiency and energy conservation projects. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090928-energy.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090925-stimulusenergy.html More federal stimulus funds are now available for local and state government agencies looking for long-term energy savings. Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:55:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090925-stimulusenergy.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090924-schools.html Public community colleges and technical institutes across Texas have until tomorrow afternoon to apply for their portion of a $5 million Career and Technical Scholarship Fund from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts for students enrolled in training programs for high-demand occupations. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:05:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090924-schools.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090923-seminars.html A diverse economy, growing work force and friendly business climate attract more businesses to the Lone Star state every day. Texas Comptroller Susan Combs' office regularly presents free taxpayer seminars throughout the state to help new and existing business owners understand their state tax responsibilities. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090923-seminars.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090918-stimulus.html From buying green vehicles to timing green lights, local and state agencies in Texas can now apply for federal stimulus money for transportation efficiency projects. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:45:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090918-stimulus.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090917-education.html In an effort to improve academic achievement and encourage more effective use of public education dollars, Texas Comptroller Susan Combs will conduct a study of school district resource allocation practices that contribute to high academic achievement and cost-effective operations. The study is required by House Bill 3 enacted by the 81st Legislature. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090917-education.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090916-RosenbergLoanStar.html The city of Rosenberg will soon start saving an estimated $560,060 annually in energy and water costs while improving the environment at the same time. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:45:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090916-RosenbergLoanStar.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090916-CleburneLoanStar.html The city of Cleburne will soon start saving an estimated $515,072 annually in energy and water costs while improving the environment at the same time. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:45:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090916-CleburneLoanStar.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090914-CID.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs today announced she has hired 24-year Austin Police Department (APD) veteran Lt. Max Westbrook as the new chief of her Criminal Investigation Division. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:10:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090914-CID.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090911-allocations.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs said today the state collected $1.75 billion in sales tax in August, down 12.5 percent compared to a year ago. Fri, 11 Sep 2009 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090911-allocations.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090825-TRAN.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs announced that Texas' highly anticipated sale of $5.5 billion in Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes (TRANs) achieved an interest rate of 0.48 percent... Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:10:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090825-TRAN.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090817-property.html The 81st Legislature made dozens of changes to property tax laws affecting every step of the property tax process, including appraisals, appeals, exemptions and collections. Mon, 17 Aug 2009 10:30:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090817-property.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090814-salestax.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs today said the state collected $1.65 billion in sales tax revenue in July, down 11.6 percent compared to one year ago. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090814-salestax.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090813-cid.html A Houston area man has received a 12-year prison sentence and an order to pay $1 million in restitution to the state for his part in a scheme to blend and sell untaxed motor fuel to unsuspecting gas stations. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090813-cid.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090812-trans.html Wall Street bond raters have given their highest marks to $5.5 billion in short-term Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes (TRANs), which the state will sell on Aug. 25. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:45:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090812-trans.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090811-chance.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs says the state must do more to better serve students in getting the education they need to meet future work force challenges and allow the continued prosperity of our economically diverse state. Today, Combs introduced the details of the Every Chance Funds, a $25 million initiative providing grants and scholarships over the biennium for career and technical education. Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090811-chance.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090806-salestax.html Shoppers will save more than ever before during the annual sales tax holiday - which now includes more than two dozen school supply items in addition to clothing and backpacks. Thu, 6 Aug 2009 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090806-salestax.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090728-tuition.html Parents who want to get an early start on college savings for their newborns (children under the age of one year) have until Friday to enroll in the state's prepaid college tuition program and avoid higher costs in September, Texas Comptroller Susan Combs said today. Tue, 28 Jul 2009 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090728-tuition.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090722-seminars.html To help cities, counties, school districts and other local taxing units successfully navigate the process of setting 2009 property tax rates, Texas Comptroller Susan Combs' Property Tax Assistance Division is hosting a statewide series of truth-in-taxation seminars this summer. Wed, 22 Jul 2009 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090722-seminars.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090713-stimulus.html The U.S. Department of Energy has approved Texas' plan to use more than $218 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds to assist state and local governments hit by tight budgets and increasing pressure to cut energy consumption and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Mon, 13 Jul 2009 10:15:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090713-stimulus.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090710-allocations.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs today announced that the state collected $1.57 billion in sales tax revenue in June, down 11.2 percent compared to June 2008. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090710-allocations.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090708-appraisal.html The Texas Legislature, in House Bill 8, gave Texas Comptroller Susan Combs the responsibility of reviewing the performance of each county appraisal district at least once every other year. Wed, 8 Jul 2009 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090708-appraisal.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090630-seminars.html Nineteen seminars will take place throughout July at various locations across the state. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090630-seminars.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090626-veterans.html Military veterans who are totally disabled or cannot work because of service-related injuries will pay no property taxes on their homes under a new tax exemption approved by the Legislature. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090626-veterans.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090625-rio.html The economic outlook is promising for the Upper Rio Grande region, according to a new report by Texas Comptroller Susan Combs. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:10:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090625-rio.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090624-taxholiday.html Great news for back-to-school shoppers. For the first time since it began in 1999, the annual August sales tax holiday will include many school supplies. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090624-taxholiday.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090623-web.html A Web site called Get a Life helps middle-schoolers answer the question, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" The Web site is new from Texas Comptroller Susan Combs. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090623-web.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090617-hub.html Owners of Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) can receive valuable information about the state procurement process during the Texas Comptroller's free 2009 Procurement Connection Seminar and EXPO in Austin. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090617-hub.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090616-cid.html New Web Page Spotlights Tax Law Enforcement They have fled from millions of dollars in state taxes, but Texas Comptroller Susan Combs expects Yousef Abuteir, Tao Lu and Hisham Elbanhawy to one day be held accountable for tax fraud. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090616-cid.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090612-allocations.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs today announced that the state collected $1.77 billion in sales tax revenue in May, a 5.2 percent decrease compared to May 2008. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090612-allocations.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090603-salestax.html A new Web tool shows the correct sales tax rate for most any business address in Texas - making the increasingly complex system of taxing jurisdictions more transparent to shoppers and business owners. Wed, 03 Jun 2009 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090603-salestax.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090601-director.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs today named Deborah Cartwright the new director of the Property Tax Assistance Division (PTAD). Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090601-director.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090522-seminars.html A diverse economy, growing work force and friendly business climate attract more businesses to the Lone Star state every day. Texas Comptroller Susan Combs' office regularly presents free taxpayer seminars throughout the state to help new and existing business owners understand their state tax responsibilities. Fri, 22 May 2009 10:10:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090522-seminars.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090520-protest.html A new slide show on the Texas Comptroller's Web site can help homeowners who are protesting their property tax appraisals. Wed, 20 May 2009 10:10:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090520-protest.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090519-energyStar.html This weekend marks the second annual Energy Star Sales Tax Holiday - an event designed to help Texas consumers buy energy efficient appliances that will help lower their utility bills. The tax holiday provides a great incentive to help consumers replace old, energy-zapping appliances and join statewide energy conservation efforts. Tue, 19 May 2009 13:40:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090519-energyStar.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090514-procurement.html During the Texas Comptroller's free 2009 Procurement Connection Seminar and EXPO in Kingsville, owners of Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) can receive valuable information about the state procurement process and also network with purchasers from state agencies, universities and state contracting partners. The event will help woman- and minority-owned businesses grow and succeed by offering resources designed to help business flourish. Thu, 14 May 2009 15:45:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090514-procurement.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090512-deadline.html Friday, May 15, is the deadline for Texas businesses to file their annual franchise tax returns. Texas Comptroller Susan Combs urges taxpayers with last-minute questions to look for answers online before picking up the phone. Tue, 12 May 2009 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090512-deadline.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090508-salesTax.html Texas Comptroller Susan Combs announced the state collected $1.65 billion in sales tax revenue in April, down 3.1 percent compared to April 2008. Fri, 08 May 2009 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090508-salesTax.html http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090505-centex.html Jobs in the Central Texas region will increase slightly in 2009 while Texas as a whole suffers job losses due to the struggling national economy, according to projections in a new report by Texas Comptroller Susan Combs. Tue, 05 May 2009 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090505-centex.html