Qualifications: What training, experience and characteristics qualify you for this position?
RAINY DAY FUND: How do you think Texas should use its Rainy Day Fund?
EDUCATIONAL SAVINGS ACCOUNTS (ESAS): What oversight measures will you support to ensure that ESAs are funded and administered transparently?
BUDGET MANAGEMENT: How will you ensure budget transparency so taxpayers can easily see how their money is allocated and spent?
PRIORITIES: What do you see as your greatest challenge as Comptroller over the next four years, and how will you address it?
Christi Craddick
Having served and managed a large state agency as Commissioner of the Railroad Commission since 2012; Bachelor's Degree as Plan II graduate and a Doctorate of Jurisprudence from UT Austin.
The Comptroller doesn't pass laws, but plays a key role in how we budget. Priorities change all the time. I would partner with legislators to protect conservative priorities, ensure accurate revenue forecasts, and keep Texas a low-tax, pro-growth state.
Real-time auditing and verification systems to prevent misuse or double-billing; Vendor and provider audits to confirm compliance and quality in approved services; Public transparency dashboards so taxpayers can see exactly how ESA dollars are being spent; Close coordination with the TEA and the Legislature; Swift penalties and clawbacks for any individual or vendor found abusing the program.
Audit everything, launch a local government efficiency task force, and upgrade outdated technology. Texas taxpayers deserve to know where their money is going. I will launch a top-to-bottom audit to ensure every dollar is tracked, every program is reviewed, and no waste goes unchecked. From city budgets to special districts, there should be reviews of local budgets to help communities cut waste
Ensuring that the office is responsive to taxpayers. At the Railroad Commission I led efforts to cut permitting delays from months to 48 hours. I'll bring that same approach to the Comptroller's Office to bring faster refunds for Texas businesses. When small businesses overpay their taxes, they shouldn't have to wait months to get their money back.
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