Naked City

The GOP primary season begins as the comptroller blasts the Lege's fees and cuts

"...Texas Comptroller Carole Keeton "See Grandma Run!" Strayhorn returned to..."

Sept. 5, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...two years for the next decade into a new Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Fund. They want to bring..."

April 4, 2025 News Feature

Balancing the Books After Years of Neglecting Schools

The Texas Legislature wants to fix school finance, but how?

"...but maybe not enough to travel back. That's how Texas lawmakers have treated the state's school finance system, and..."

April 7, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Is That a Wrap for Incentives?

Amid economic woes and a race-baiting controversy, the future of TV, video game, and film funding in Texas looks shaky

"...billion, and filmmakers, TV producers, and game developers in Texas are scratching for funding. So how tough is it..."

Jan. 28, 2011 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

No Growth at the Growth Fund

Despite charging millions of dollars in management fees, the Texas Growth Fund has returned zero to the state

"...us," said Stephen Soileau, a managing partner of the Texas Growth Fund – a $577 million pool of public..."

Jan. 30, 2004 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

Smells Like Victory

For a change, this November's state elections might actually be interesting.

"...voters; one painful axiom of politics -- especially in Texas -- is that what's good for journalism is not..."

Oct. 4, 2002 News Column by Michael King

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...last month to rapidly implement new state laws, The Texas Tribune reported...."

Sept. 29, 2023 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...A Lege Session Night's Dream: It looks like the Texas Legislature will have $188.2 billion available in general revenue..."

Jan. 13, 2023 News Feature

Nolan Ryan Pitching at Kinky Friedman?

The no-hitter king and the Jewish cowboy for ag commissioner

"...Texas is that nation's leading ranch state. One out of..."

Nov. 4, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

News Ticker: June 6

All the news that's fit to blog

"...The Texas Water Development Board has an axe to grind, Ted..."

June 6, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

State Budget Estimate Up, But Much Already Spent

Texas prepares for second half of grand bait and switch

"...As the Texas Legislature prepares to reconvene tomorrow, there's some good budget..."

Jan. 7, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Carole's Greatest Hits

When Strayhorn was Rylander on the LRB, she screwed Travis County

"...annals of political infamy, the 2003 re-redistricting of the Texas congressional delegation ranks among the worst, at least for..."

April 17, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...ACLU of Texas Police Accountability Project..."

Nov. 1, 2002 Column

Room at the Top?

Part I of the Chronicle's preview of the Nov. 5 general election

"...media-driven campaign in a state this large. If the Texas Democratic Party had not convinced Sanchez to come down..."

Oct. 11, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

State Emergency-Leave Rules Tightened

Comptroller will now verify all applications

"...happening again. On June 1, Gov. Greg Abbott and Comptroller Glenn Hegar sent a memo to state agency heads..."

June 10, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

News Ticker: August 20

All the news that's fit to blog

"...• In other Cruz nuz, the junior Texas senator apparently wandered about the girl's section of his..."

Aug. 20, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

No Fair Share? Property Tax Report Provokes a County Review.

Property tax study says commercial property owners are draining homeowners' bank accounts

"...the county would either challenge TCAD or ask the Texas comptroller to audit the district's records, but County Judge..."

July 17, 2009 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Common Law

Protesting High Property Taxes: Persuasive Evidence

"...must base its decisions on evidence. According to the Texas comptroller's office, the type of evidence the ARB may..."

May 16, 2008 Column by Luke Ellis

@Chronic

Susan Combs named Texas state chair for Rudy Giuliani campaign

"...a quick extract from A Perfect Match, by novelist, Texas comptroller of public accounts, and now Texas state chair..."

Oct. 19, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Combs Goes For Rudy

The comptroller become state chair for the Giuliani campaign.

"...a quick extract from A Perfect Match by novelist, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and now Texas State Chair..."

Oct. 15, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Common Law

Providing evidence when protesting your high property taxes

"...must base its decisions on evidence. According to the Texas Comptroller's Office, the kind of evidence the ARB may..."

June 15, 2007 Column by Luke Ellis

Carole Rising

A political résumé

"...1994-1998: Texas Railroad Commissioner / Elected 1994 (after losing first bid..."

July 28, 2006 News Feature

The Common Law

Protesting High Property Taxes – Persuasive Evidence

"...must base its decisions on evidence. According to the Texas Comptroller's Office, the kind of evidence the ARB may..."

June 16, 2006 Column by Luke Ellis

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Gee ... I guess everyone thinks of Austin, Texas, when they think of hot sauce ... not!!! I..."

Nov. 8, 2002 Column

The Common Law

Crazy high property taxes? File a protest.

"...submit the "Protest Form" (Form 50-132) provided by the Texas Comptroller's Office. You can also drop off the written..."

May 6, 2022 Column by Luke Ellis

Commissioners Vote to Fund D.A.'s Public Integrity Unit

State funds for PIU previously vetoed by Perry

"...Indeed, Lehmberg's office has also already talked to the Texas Comptroller's office and the Texas Department of Insurance to..."

Aug. 6, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Page Three: Council Follies Are No Joke

City leaders prep for another multimillion dollar giveaway (shhh, don't talk about it; you'll ruin it)

"...city's behalf for purposes of submitting applications to the Texas Comptroller for Texas Event Trust Fund" for monies for..."

Dec. 14, 2012 Column by Nick Barbaro

Happiness Has Got To Be Paid For

Tax troubles claim bookstore's LLC license

"...of legal trouble. According to the office of the Texas Secretary of State, the store's LLC license has been..."

April 27, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Sharp: I Am Running for Senate

Democratic former comptroller wants Hutchison's seat

"...Texas Democrats hungry for former state Comptroller John Sharp to..."

Dec. 8, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Horse Gone; Barn Door Debate Continues

Hindsight is 20/20

"...act on the city's behalf in contracting with the Texas Comptroller's Office, as well as with race organizers, with..."

July 8, 2011 News Feature by Nick Barbaro

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