LSL22-Texas Tax Talk - The Texas Comptroller- Lone Star Ladies

Episode Description – Lone Star Ladies (LSL22)In this episode of Lone Star Ladies, hosts Sheree Rose (Precinct 2091 – Plano), Darlene Howell (Precinct 2098 – Carrollton), and Brandie Kennedy (Precinct 2097 – Carrollton) focus on one of the most powerful but least understood statewide offices in Texas: the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.
The Ladies begin with important Republican primary reminders, including early voting from February 17–27 and Election Day on March 3, encouraging voters to review sample ballots and confirm polling locations ahead of time. They also highlight numerous grassroots events, debates, and candidate forums across Denton and Collin Counties, emphasizing that the primary is where conservatives truly shape Texas’s future.
The conversation then breaks down the core duties of the Texas Comptroller, explaining in plain language how the office:
Helps prepare and certify the state budget
Collects major state revenues, including sales, franchise, and energy taxes
Oversees audits, financial reporting, and compliance
Manages more than $165 billion in state and local investments
Administers tax relief programs, education savings accounts, and grants
Oversees the Unclaimed Property Program, returning lost funds to Texans
Provides economic forecasting and financial guidance to state leaders
The Ladies stress that the Comptroller serves as the chief steward of taxpayer dollars, making the office critical to transparency, fiscal responsibility, and long-term stability.
The episode closes with an overview of the 2026 Republican primary candidates for Texas Comptroller:
Kelly Hancock, acting Comptroller and former state senator
Christi Craddick, Railroad Commissioner focused on audits and efficiency
Don Huffines, former state senator and businessman campaigning on eliminating waste and corruption
Rather than telling voters who to support, the Ladies urge listeners to do their own research, understand the scope of the job, and vote with confidence in the Republican primary.

Starring: Sheree Rose, Darlene Howell, Brandie Kennedy