@txcomptroller

Official account for the Office of Texas Comptroller Don Huffines, CFO of the world’s 8th largest economy.

 State of Texas
linktr.ee/txcomptroller
Joined February 2009
  • Tweets11.5K
  • Following870
  • Followers20K
5.6KMedia
The 2026 Governor’s #SmallBusiness Summits are well underway! Last week our team was in Tyler for the latest event and will head to Laredo next week. These events are a great one-stop-shop for aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners to network and connect with subject matter experts and federal, state and local resource providers. Visit gov.texas.gov/events to find an event near you!
1
2
227
Texas Comptroller retweeted
KSAT 12@ksatnewsMay 26
‘I feel really lucky’: San Antonio mother secures TEFA spot for her children ksat.com/news/local/2026/05/…

‘I feel really lucky’: San Antonio mother secures TEFA spot for her children

A San Antonio mother’s two children were recently accepted into the state’s first Texas Education Freedom Accounts program.

ksat.com
4
6
1,172
Happy 2026 Economic Development Week in Texas! It takes all of us working together to uphold our state’s record-breaking economic development success and capture the promise of our future economy. Join us this week as we celebrate the efforts driving job creation across Texas! More here: tinyurl.com/58v7299s #EconDevWeekTexas
1
1
4
380
Gov. Abbott set out to launch the largest day-one school choice program in history. Thanks to Comptroller Kelly Hancock’s leadership, Texas has exceeded that goal with over 250k students applying for TEFAs! Thank you @txcomptroller Hancock for this extraordinary launch!
41
21
3
62
16,329
Texas Comptroller retweeted
Brian Phillips
@RealBPhilFeb 16
.@txcomptroller announces more than 100,000 applications have been made to Texas' school choice program: Historic Milestone: More Than 100,000 Students Apply for Texas Education Freedom Accounts (AUSTIN) — The record-setting demand for school choice in Texas hit a new milestone this weekend. More than 100,000 students have applied for Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) in less than two weeks. This marks the largest launch of a new school choice program in the nation’s history, and parents still have more than a month to apply.
6
6
2
35
3,939
Texas Comptroller retweeted
Brian Jodice
@afcpressFeb 9
Texas Parents Rush for School Choice (via @wsj) A record 42,000 ESA applications flooded in on the first day. "The downside is a $1 billion cap on funding in the law, which means only as many as about 90,000 kids will be able to get ESAs this year. The program prioritizes students with disabilities and from lower-income households. Mr. Hancock predicts they’ll “sell out” this year, but the high demand should give lawmakers incentive to raise the funding cap." More: wsj.com/opinion/texas-esa-ap…
4
4
2
16
3,379
Texas Comptroller retweeted
News 4 San Antonio@News4SAFeb 6
Ten of thousands of parents across Texas are applying for school vouchers. bit.ly/46jDqKI The state comptroller visited a San Antonio private school, saying he's pleased about the number of families signing up.
4
6
19
2,177
Texas Comptroller retweeted
Texas Public Policy Foundation
@TPPFFeb 5
Parents: Texas Education Freedom Account applications are open! "I was pleasantly surprised to find how easy it was to apply. From start to finish, the application took me about 10 minutes and required only a few pieces of information." thecannononline.com/signing-…

Signing Up for Educational Freedom is Easy

Like all parents, my wife and I consider the formation of our children as one of our primary responsibilities. With two in college and two in elementary school, we’ve worked multiple jobs and...

thecannononline.com
1
8
1
10
1,923
👏The applications and interest in this program have been overwhelming and confirm what we’ve known all along: Texas parents want more choice and more control over their child’s education.
38
19
2
91
11,405
Today, Governor @GregAbbott_TX announced the launch of the Texas Education Freedom Account application portal. The portal allows parents to apply for Education Savings Account funds from Feb 4 to March 17. Exercise your right to school choice here: bit.ly/4rCfNFD
65
54
5
171
20,826
Texas Comptroller retweeted
Lacey Hull
@LaceyHullTxJan 29
Exciting news from our @txcomptroller @KHancock4TX ! I was proud to be a co-author of SB 2, to empower parents and families to choose the best educational opportunities for their children! "Applications will open at 9 a.m. Feb. 4, and will be submitted online at EducationFreedom.Texas.Gov. The application is mobile-friendly, and most families can complete it in less than 15 minutes. Families will have until March 17 to apply, and the program is not first come, first served. If more families apply than available funding allows, a lottery will be used, with eligible families prioritized as required by law. Students with disabilities are at the top of the prioritization list. Parents can learn more about prioritization, funding amounts and program details on the website." For the full press release and more information on Texas Education Freedom Accounts visit: comptroller.texas.gov/about/… To sign up for updates visit: public.govdelivery.com/accou…
1
5
634
Has your home or business experienced damage from the ongoing winter weather?❄️ Report your winter storm damage online here: damage.tdem.texas.gov Your reports help officials gauge the extent of damage and identify resource needs to support Texans.
4
46
56
13,689
Texas Comptroller retweeted
TxDOT Dallas@TxDOTDallasJan 26
If you can’t avoid traveling, stay alert, SLOW DOWN, and drive with caution. Drivetexas.org for road conditions across the state.
3
8
78
9,798
Texas Comptroller retweeted
TxDOT
@TxDOTJan 26
Winter weather is still affecting a large part of the state so please stay home if you can. Our crews have been working hard clearing and treating roads, and that work continues Monday. If you must drive, please give them space and check drivetexas.org.
62
63
5
231
31,046
Bitterly cold temperatures continue across Texas with icy conditions. Check on your friends & neighbors! If you're trying to keep warm, your pets are too! Limit time outside, use warm bedding, & check paws for ice/salt after walks. ♨️Warming Center Map: tdem.texas.gov/warm
18
72
1
137
24,563
Across Texas, electric providers are working around the clock to restore power after local outages caused by ice & fallen trees impacting power lines. Thank you to the ground crews who are ensuring Texans have the power they need to stay safe & warm during this winter storm.
35
91
4
504
20,626
Crews worked overnight and continue this morning clearing roads and assisting motorists as part of the State’s winter weather response. ❄️ Avoid travel if possible. If you must drive, slow down & give crews space.
 🚗 Road conditions: drivetexas.org Stay safe, Texas!
1
11
33
4,688
Frosty and frigid morning in Texas❄️ Thousands of roads reported with ice this morning. Stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary. Check road conditions if you must travel: DriveTexas.org
21
158
6
425
47,936
❄️As winter weather approaches, time is running out to prepare. Ensure you have warm layers ready, keep an emergency go-kit available with supplies, and stay off the roads once precipitation begins. Get Ready: texasready.gov/be-informed/n… #txwx
1
19
1
25
4,002
Chief Kidd and other state agency leaders briefed Gov. Abbott on how TDEM and our Texas Emergency Management Council partners have prepared for impacts from winter weather. Texans can find information on state resources and additional details at disaster.texas.gov
3
24
54
5,060
Load more