General Info

Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts acts as a tax collector, chief accountant, chief revenue estimator and chief treasurer for the state government. The comptroller s office provides a variety of assistance for business owners, local officials and individuals. It provides general information related to state taxes, including relevant statutes, comptroller rules and pre-printed tax-related forms. The comptroller s office field officials accepts tax returns and payments, assists with tax permit applications and returns, and process requests for permits, licenses and decals. It has an unclaimed property division that is responsible for reuniting any type of forgotten financial asset, such as bank accounts, safe deposit box contents, insurance proceeds, utility deposits, payroll checks, stocks and bonds. Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts has been operational since 1835 and maintains a presence in Farmers Branch, Texas.