A Report to the Citizens of Texas: 2008 Page: A Report To The Citizens Of Texas
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What's Inside
* Accomplishments
* Texas Finances
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At Your Service
- From unclaimed property to
property taxes and everything
in between, the Comptroller's
Window on State Government
Web site offers a wide range of
information on Texas taxes, state
finances, state purchasing and
other vital topics.
" We provide direct, hands-on
assistance for each of the taxes our
office administers.
- We partner with local
governments to help streamline
operations, improve customer
service, support economic
development and ensure
compliance with state laws.
- Our Property Tax Assistance
Division serves as a resource for
taxpayers, taxing entities and
appraisal districts.
- Our State Energy Conservation
Office provides local governments
with free energy assessments,
technical support, energy
management workshops and low-
interest loans that are repaid by
the energy savings generated by
various projects.
- Our Texas Procurement and
Support Services Division offers
guidance and resources on doing
business with the state.
- Our Historically Underutilized
Business (HUB) Program is
committed to promoting equal
opportunities in contract awards.A Report for all Texans
Taking Care of the Business of Texas
The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts is the chief tax collector, accountant,
revenue estimator, treasurer and purchaser for the state of Texas. In plain talk,
that means the Comptroller's office writes the checks and keeps the books for the
multi-billion dollar business of state government.
As steward of the state's finances, the Comptroller's office serves every citizen in
the state with a focus on strict accountability in the collection and expenditure of
taxpayer dollars. But our job doesn't stop there. The Comptroller's office provides
a wide variety of assistance for business owners, local officials and individuals.
Mission:
To serve the people of Texas by applying the tax and fiscal laws fairly and
consistently. Our office strives to continually improve our services through
innovative management and technology, carrying out all our duties with integrity,
openness and at the least cost to the taxpayer.
Goals:
- Improve voluntary compliance with the tax laws.
- Efficiently manage the state's fiscal affairs.
- Expeditiously manage the receipt and disbursement of state tax revenue.
- Develop and maintain a skilled work force, committed to quality performance.
- Maximize customer satisfaction by improving services while minimizing
administrative burdens on those we serve.
" Establish and implement policies governing purchasing and all contracting
that foster meaningful and substantive inclusion of historically underutilized
businesses (HUBs).
Texas by the Numbers
Population (2008) 23,840,276
Per-capita income (2007 dollars) $38,724
Earnings per job (2006 dollars) $49,823
Unemployment rate (2008 average) 4.8 percent
2008 Exports $192 billion
Public School Enrollment (2006-2007) 4,594,942Susan Combs, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts 1 1
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Texas. Comptroller's Office. A Report to the Citizens of Texas: 2008, report, Autumn 2008; Austin, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth839127/m1/1/: accessed June 8, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.