The Wilson County Democratic Party will host three Democratic candidates for the Texas Comptroller at its upcoming meeting on Thursday, Jan. 15, 6:30 p.m., in the Wilson County Justice Center conference room, located at 800 10th St. (U.S. 181) in Floresville. The Texas Comptroller is the state’s chief financial officer. The office decides how much money Texas actually has, tracks where it goes, and determines what lawmakers are allowed to spend. Budget debates in the Texas Legislature and Senate are based on budgets provided by the Texas Comptroller. In addition, the Texas Comptroller collects taxes, fees, oversees state revenue, and...

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