Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts

Comptroller of Public Accounts of Texas
since July 1, 2025
StyleThe Honorable
Term lengthFour years, no term limits
Inaugural holderJames B. Shaw
1846
FormationTexas Constitution
Salary$153,750 (2019)
Websitecomptroller.texas.gov

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts is an executive branch position created by the Texas Constitution. The comptroller is popularly elected every four years, and is primarily tasked with collecting all state tax revenue and estimating the amount of revenue that the Texas Legislature can spend each biennium. The current acting comptroller is Kelly Hancock, who took office on July 1, 2025.