One-on-One with Glenn Hegar

Description

The Texas comptroller on our current budget woes, the coming budget shortfall and when we'll really know we're on the road to recovery.

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This session is presented by Raise Your Hand Texas and supported by the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority and TEXAS 2036.

Speakers

Glenn Hegar

Texas Comptroller

Hegar, who was elected comptroller in 2014, serves as Texas’ treasurer, check writer, tax collector, procurement officer and revenue estimator. Previously, he served as a member of the Texas Senate and House. Hegar also served as chair of the Sunset Advisory Commission, which reviews the operations and efficiency of each state agency.

Moderator

Ross Ramsey

Executive Editor of The Texas Tribune

Ramsey is the executive editor and co-founder of the Tribune, where he writes regular columns on politics, government and public policy. Previously, he served as editor and co-owner of Texas Weekly and as a reporter for the Houston Chronicle and the Dallas Times Herald. Ramsey also served as associate deputy comptroller for policy and director of communications at the state comptroller’s office.