History
The predecessor to the current comptroller's office started in 1846.
The longest-serving comptrollers in Texas history were George H. Sheppard, who served for 18 years over nine two-year terms; Robert S. Calvert, who held the post for 26 consecutive years for an unprecedented twelve terms; and Bob Bullock, who served for 16 years for four four-year terms.
Duties currently performed by the comptroller's office were previously divided between it and the office of Texas state treasurer; however, over time most of the functions were transferred to the comptroller's office. Texas voters voted to formally abolish the treasurer's office in a 1995 Constitutional amendment, and by 1996, the comptroller had taken over the treasurer's few remaining duties.
Read more about this topic: Texas Comptroller Of Public Accounts
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