Texas' second Capitol, pictured here, burned down in 1881, after the state had started plans for a new building. Today's Capitol is made of pink granite and is, of course, the largest in the U.S.
Caddo Lake State Park boasts hauntingly beautiful sights for those paddling through one of the largest cypress groves in the world. It's one of many activities visitors to Texas' only natural lake can experience.
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Comptroller Hegar has a lot of pride in our state, but he would never brag about himself... so we're going to do it for him. 😉 Today the
@TexLegConf
announced
@Glenn_Hegar
is the 2021 Texan of the Year. "It is an honor to have the benefit of your leadership in this state."
#BigBend
Ranch State Park, located in far west Texas along the Rio Grande river, is our largest state park. The adventurous can explore 238 miles of trails and 70 miles of unmaintained dirt roads. 🐴🚵🌌🔭
The Comptroller is at NASA today talking about his favorite subject — the economy!
#NASA
makes a $4.7 billion annual impact on the Texas economy and supports more than 52,000 jobs.
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.
@TexasCentral
estimates the project for a railway system between Dallas and Houston will have $10 billion in immediate economic impact nationwide, creating around 17,000 direct jobs during construction and 20,000 supply chain jobs.
#YallAboard
With one of the biggest waterfalls in Texas and more than 400 caves inviting explorers to an underground world, Colorado Bend State Park has a way of making visitors forget they’re in Texas.
.
@NASA_Johnson
is the lead
@NASA
center for operations on the International Space Station, site of the only official U.S. National Lab in microgravity,
@ISS_CASIS
.
#FranklinMountains
State Park is the largest urban park in the nation, boasting nearly 27,000 acres of land, 100 miles of trail, 14 tent sites and five RV sites – all within El Paso’s city limits.
.
@FranklinChangD
was the first Hispanic
@NASA
astronaut, logging over 1,600 hours in space. He founded
@AdAstraRocket
that is developing revolutionary plasma-based propulsion technology to improve fuel longevity for future space travel.
#HispanicHeritageMonth
Comptroller
@Glenn_Hegar
just announced a $188 billion revenue projection for the upcoming biennium.
The expected 2022-23 ending GR-R balance contributes to a 2024-25 forecast that’s a staggering 26.3% more than the current two-year
#TXBudget
period.
#txlege
#BREMonday
Known as the “Grand Canyon of Texas,” Palo Duro Canyon is the 2nd largest canyon in the nation. With over 30 miles of dedicated trails, park visitors can
#explore
by🚶♂️, 🚗, 🚵 and even by 🏇🏽.
24. El Paso
11. Houston
10. McAllen
9. San Antonio
7. Dallas
1. Austin
If there’s an *it* factor, these cities have… it. Via
@businessinsider
and
@magnify_money
➡️
We are proud of our very own Lisa Craven for receiving the Outstanding Leadership award from
@Texas4Women
. Lisa has been instrumental in our office’s success, and we are delighted that others see her contributions.
Lisa has two job titles and nearly 3,000 employees, but a single vision: make the agency a better place. Whether she's working on succession planning or employee empowerment initiatives, Lisa wants people to know, “We are all in the boat together and rowing."
#WomenAtCPA
💸 Save the tax 💸 when buying qualifying uniforms, school supplies and backpacks.
Check out what else you can purchase tax free Aug. 9-11 during
#TxTaxHoliday
at
Born in 1893 in Couchman, Texas, Blind Lemon Jefferson introduced the world to the Texas Blues. Jefferson's short recording career ended with his death in 1929. His music has lived on, recorded by musicians ranging from B.B. King to The Grateful Dead.
#BlackHistoryMonth
What does your emergency supplies kit look like? This weekend, April 24-26, certain items can be purchased tax free. Get a complete list here:
#EmergencyPreparedness
#TXTaxHoliday
Purchase emergency preparation supplies tax-free starting this weekend for the
#TXTaxHoliday
. Build your emergency kit or update an existing one with qualifying items:
:
@FEMARegion6
@TDEM
Ladies, if he:
-is worth $216 billion
-supports scientific research
-can be compared to a Victorian novel
-and gets a makeover every two years
He’s not your man. It’s the Texas budget.
#OTD
in 1944, James Earl Rudder, a
@TAMU
graduate, and the Second Ranger Battalion began the
#DDay
invasion of Normandy by storming the beach to secure Pointe Du Hoc for the Allied forces.
#TAMU
Get more bang for your buck with our
#TXTaxHoliday
this weekend! Shop for essential emergency supplies without worrying about the tax. Check out the full list of exempt items ⬇️
Now through Sunday, enjoy tax savings on most clothing, footwear and school supplies under $100 purchased in-store or online. For a complete list of qualifying items, including uniforms, diapers and children's costumes, visit .
#TXTaxHoliday
🚨 BREAKING: Texas Comptroller's Office announces a new tax on all sweet iced tea, effective immediately.
Aimed at promoting healthier lifestyles, proceeds will support nutrition and wellness initiatives. More details to follow.
Mark your calendar -- Texas’ Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday is in less than two weeks. From April 24 to 26, certain emergency preparation supplies are tax free in Texas. To see the complete list, visit .
#txtaxholiday
:
@FEMARegion6
@TDEM
A 14-year-old has won $25,000 for a discovery that could provide a potential therapy to Covid-19.
Anika Chebrolu's invention uses in-silico methodology to discover a lead molecule that can selectively bind to the spike protein of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
UPDATE: Comptroller
@Glenn_Hegar
urges Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo to stop spending taxpayer money on frivolous lawsuits and use taxpayer resources to fund law enforcement. Read the full statement here:
UPDATE: Read Comptroller
@Glenn_Hegar
’s statement on Harris County's decision to waste additional taxpayer resources in effort to defund the police with a frivolous lawsuit:
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.
@NASA_Johnson
supports more than 47,000 jobs in the Gulf Coast Region. Like the work it does, the center’s reach goes even further. 🚀🌌 Comptroller
@Glenn_Hegar
talked with “Houston We Have a Podcast” about
#NASA
’s impact on the Texas economy.
From the Gulf to the Plains and beyond, Texas is diverse in geography and culture. But Texas is more than a state—it’s a shared mindset that exemplifies hard work, a can-do attitude and an appreciation for others.
Happy Independence Day, Texas!
It’s that time of year again! The back-to-school
#TXTaxHoliday
is just around the corner.
Eligible items include:
🧑⚕️👮🏾♂️🪖 Uniforms
👕👖🩳 👟 Clothing
🎒📓 🖊️School Supplies
Today Comptroller
@Glenn_Hegar
released a revision to the 2020-21 Certification Revenue Estimate, projecting a 9.5% drop in GR-R funds available for general-purpose spending.
#txlege
The items below can be really helpful in an emergency and they are tax free April 24-26! There's no limit on the number of qualifying items you can purchase tax free. Plus, you can shop online or in person.
#TxTaxHoliday
#EmergencyPreparedness
Take a dip in cool water, hike your way to a new view or camp under the stars at one of Texas' many state parks during
#GreatOutdoorMonth
🏊♀️🥾🏕️🌌 Learn how taking part in these activities is good for the
#TXEconomy
at
#FiscalNotes
:
.
@rossramsey
enjoyed the breakfast of champions during his interview with Comptroller
@Glenn_Hegar
. You can watch the replay (of the interview, that is) here:
Comptroller
@Glenn_Hegar
just announced a revised revenue projection for the 2022-23 biennium. The estimate now forecasts $115.65 billion available for
#txlege
general-purpose spending, an increase of $3.12 billion from the January BRE.
Starting today through April 26, certain emergency preparation supplies are tax free in Texas. Whether you shop in-store or online, there is no limit on the number of qualifying items you can purchase. Get the list here:
#TxTaxHoliday
@TDEM
@FEMARegion6
Happy 112th birthday to America’s oldest living man and WWII veteran, Richard Overton. Born in Bastrop County in 1906, Overton served in the South Pacific. He resides in his home in East Austin, where he enjoys cigars and drinking whiskey on his front porch. Photo c/o
@statesman
.
Here it is. Comptroller
@Glenn_Hegar
has just announced a $112.5 billion revenue projection for the 2022-23 biennium.
The ending 2020-21 balance will be close to -$1 billion, a direct result of COVID-19’s effect on revenue collections.
#BREMonday
There's no limit on the number of qualifying items you can purchase tax free this weekend, but you should limit distance by at least 6 ft. from others while shopping.
#StayHomeTexas
and shop online if you can.
#TXTaxHoliday
Texas has more female farmers (156,233) than any other U.S. state, according to the 2017 Census of Agriculture. These women work on more than 54 million acres of Texas land, contributing more than $8.7 billion in economic activity. 👩🏽🌾🌾🐷🐂🥬🐝🐑🍑🫐🌽🥜🌻🍊
#WomensHistoryMonth
'Tis the season for miracles. Just in time for Christmas, we were able to return more than $19,000 to
@safoodbank
, enough to provide nearly 140,000 meals.
Comptroller
@Glenn_Hegar
announced a tax due date extension in light of widespread power outages caused by unprecedented winter storms. The extension applies automatically. "Right now, we want business owners to focus on their own safety ...” More info:
The projection we release on
#BREMonday
will forecast revenue more than 30 months ahead. That’s not a typo – just an essential part of the budget process.
#txlege
Today Comptroller
@Glenn_Hegar
released a revision to the 2022-23 Certification Revenue Estimate (CRE), projecting a 10.2% increase in GR-R funds available for general-purpose spending.
#txlege
Be prepared for any weather emergency! Starting tomorrow you can buy emergency preparation supplies tax-free. For a full list of qualifying items 👉
#TXTaxHoliday
:
@FEMARegion6
@TDEM