Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts

09/03/2026

Taxpayers first means offering Texans a seat at the table.

"Fair tax policy starts with an accurate picture of what is happening in the marketplace, not with assumptions made by bureaucrats in Austin," explains Comptroller Don Huffines. This week he met with online marketplace sellers, restaurant owners and physicians to hear how their businesses are affected by Texas' controversial definition of the data processing services tax, reiterating his commitment to quickly "solve problems and fix what is broken" in Texas tax administration.

08/27/2026

Comptroller Don Huffines warns that rising property taxes are “the single biggest threat” to Texas’ economic success, calling for local governments to reduce property tax rates as sales tax revenues continue to climb.

Press release: https://comptroller.texas.gov/about/media-center/news/20260827-texas-comptroller-don-huffines-highlights-urgent-need-for-property-tax-reform-at-ad-valorem-taxation-seminar-1787850373604

08/21/2026

08/19/2026

Texas Comptroller Don Huffines today announced the most significant reform of Texas tax administration in decades: the Taxpayer First Project.

The initiative is focused on delivering fairness, transparency and respect for all Texas taxpayers and will reform confusing rules, delayed refunds and unfair, retroactive policy changes.

Learn more about the Taxpayer First Project at https://comptroller.texas.gov/about/media-center/news/20260818-texas-comptroller-don-huffines-puts-taxpayers-first-with-reforms-built-on-fairness-transparency-and-respect-1786649731868

08/14/2026

Comptroller Don Huffines highlights the importance of a simple but powerful idea: parents should have the freedom to choose the educational path that's best for their child.

08/13/2026

School choice is now a reality for more Texas families than ever.

In the coming school year, more than 101k students will have access to educational support that can meet their unique needs. Families across the state have helped make Texas Education Freedom Accounts the first program of its kind to reach a milestone like this in its first year.

👀 And the record isn't quite set. More awards are expected for the 2026-27 school year.

08/07/2026

This weekend isn't just for back-to-school shopping.

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Now through Aug. 9, purchase eligible work uniforms tax free when each item is priced under $100.

Get the complete list of qualifying items at TexasTaxHoliday.org.

08/07/2026

The weekend is here, and so are tax-free savings!

Qualifying back-to-school essentials priced under $100 are exempt from sales tax now through Sunday, Aug. 9.

Find the complete list of eligible items at TexasTaxHoliday.org.

08/06/2026

⏰ This weekend, save on more than just school supplies.

Qualifying items are tax-free whether you shop in-store or online during Texas' annual sales tax holiday, Aug. 7-9.

See what's eligible at TexasTaxHoliday.org.

08/05/2026

🛍️ Get ready to save! This year's tax-free weekend is Aug. 7–9. Visit TexasTaxHoliday.org for the complete list of eligible items.