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Texas Comptroller Don Huffines today announced the most significant reform of Texas tax administration in decades: the Taxpayer First Project.
Texas Comptroller Don Huffines today took an unprecedented step to require E-Verify for every entity receiving state grant money. He said, “If you want state funding, you will verify every hire and follow federal immigration law.”
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Today, we honor all who have served our country. We are grateful for your courage, service and sacrifice. #VeteransDay
Comptroller Don Huffines reports Austin ISD is the only school district refusing to meet with his agency’s auditors for a performance review requested by Gov. Greg Abbott.
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Comptroller Don Huffines spotlights decades of Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) failures at his agency, calls on @realDonaldTrump @DHSgov @ICEgov to review employment eligibility of every government employee in Texas.
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Comptroller Huffines reported October net state sales tax revenue rose 13.3% compared to last year, signaling healthy economic conditions for lawmakers to, “... continue making property tax relief a top priority.”
See detailed revenue data: comptroller.texas.gov/about/…
Since Comptroller Huffines took office on Aug. 1, the agency has processed 107,405 claims, an increase of 40% over the same period last year.
Learn more about the Comptroller's push to modernize the unclaimed property program: comptroller.texas.gov/about/…
Comptroller Huffines announced an executive order strengthening protections for taxpayer dollars.
“Texas will not allow a single dollar of public money to flow to anyone connected to [human trafficking].”
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Comptroller Huffines says public input is essential on his plan to eliminate the unfair tax on medical records. “I want every Texan to know their voice truly matters in this process."
More info on submitting comments about the rule change: comptroller.texas.gov/about/…
Comptroller Huffines announced the agency completed its on-site evaluation of Prosper ISD and is analyzing findings ahead of a comprehensive review due by the end of the year.
Press release: comptroller.texas.gov/about/…
Comptroller Huffines emphasized the importance of a new transparency tool coming soon to the Texas Education Freedom Accounts program, saying, “We must protect the integrity of the program with rigorous financial reporting and a robust commitment to transparency.”
An initial data release is expected this week. The effort is part of the Taxpayer First Project, Comptroller Huffines’ initiative to ensure fairness, transparency and respect for all Texas taxpayers. Get additional details at comptroller.texas.gov/about/…
Comptroller Huffines announced an unprecedented expansion of the agency’s fraud reporting tool to the statewide employee portal.
“We’re giving every state employee a fast, secure way to alert us the moment something looks wrong.”
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Comptroller Huffines announced Texas FIRST, a new statewide unit that, “…finds those who lie and cheat to steal taxpayer money, recovers what they took, and builds the cases that send the crooks to prison."
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Comptroller Huffines barred business that demand COVID papers from receiving state funds, calling the practice an invasion of privacy.
“Texans should never have to choose between their medical freedom and their ability to participate in public life.”
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Comptroller Huffines announced a new whistleblower portal for Texans to report fraud, corruption, tax evasion, waste, and abuse of state tax dollars, saying,
"We will aggressively pursue anyone who attempts to defraud the state of Texas..."
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Comptroller Huffines says the momentum of Texas' economy gives him confidence that "... we can advance meaningful property tax relief that lowers housing costs for Texans."
Texas continues to outperform national job growth trends. See the latest data: comptroller.texas.gov/about/…
Comptroller Huffines put every contractor and grantee on notice as he announced an executive order to ensure no taxpayer money goes to discriminatory programs:
"Texas is a merit state, not a quota state. No woke DEI.”
See new requirement details: comptroller.texas.gov/about/…
Comptroller Huffines banned the use of state grant money to buy or contract for Flock cameras and automated license plate readers saying, “Government’s job is to protect your liberty, not take it. No spy cameras.”
Info on prohibited surveillance tech: comptroller.texas.gov/about/…
Comptroller Huffines spoke at Texas’ first Faith Summit yesterday, joining faith leaders from across the nation to address how faith has shaped his life.
