Texas Transparency

Open government is accountable government:
a clear look at your tax dollars at work in Texas.

Window on State Government - Susan Combs, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts

Budget and Finance

Understanding the state budget process is a critical first step to understanding the financial landscape in Texas state government. Use the tools and information on this page to explore state spending from a number of different perspectives.

Budget and Expenditure Search Tools


Agency Budget vs. Actual Expenditures
See how an agency's total spending tracks against its strategy appropriation budgets

Expenditures by State Agency Strategy
Compare spending by category for each agency strategy

Expenditures by Funding Source
Look up agency spending by category and revenue source

Estimated vs. Actual Expenditures
Look up spending by state agency and budget year and compare against budget estimates derived from the General Appropriations Act
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