Comptroller extends deadline for new reporting requirements
The Comptroller's office has notified taxing entities that the deadline for reporting historical bond and tax rate election information (i.e. HB 103) has been extended to Jan. 31, 2026. Jan. 1, 2026 was the deadline previously communicated.
Guidance for Reporting
Submitting the required information to the new Bond, Tax and Project Database will require the Texas Taxpayer ID and HB 103 access code. Each district's superintendent should have received a unique access code through email. You should email transparency@cpa.texas.gov or call 844-519-5676 if you need it to be sent again.
Districts are expected to report every ballot measure to increase taxes since 2015. The legislation includes a statutory deadline with a $1,000 fine for noncompliance. However, the Comptroller's office assured participants on the webinar that they would be supportive this year while everyone works to navigate and submit through the agency's new portal.
Later this month, there will be a phase two rollout of the portal that will include some corrections and expanded capabilities based on feedback from users and for reporting 2026 upcoming elections. The Comptroller's office invited districts to direct their questions and provide feedback by emailing: transparency@cpa.texas.gov. The slides from the webinar can be found here, and they are continuously updating an FAQ document and glossary to support districts.
We strongly recommend that districts lean on their financial advisor to gather and verify much of the data being asked for here. Your FAs have access to Municipal Advisory Council databases that will facilitate your district's implementation of HB 103. As always, please send any questions you may have to tspn@moakcasey.com.
