From Comptroller to Chancellor, Hegar prepares to lead Texas A&M

NexStar – Gilin Higar worked as a government observer for more than 10 years, but leaves this job behind a new challenge. Next week, Hegar will be a TEXAS A & M System Adviser. During the conclusion of his duties as his monitoring, which included ratification of the budget approved by the legislators in Texas, … Read more

Texas Comptroller talks impact of international trade on state's economy

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Tariffs applied by the President primarily affect international shipping, and with Texas being responsible for around 20% of U.S. exports, increased fees will impact the state. As of Friday afternoon, the U.S. has a flat 10% tariff on foreign imports. The sole exception is China — the U.S. has a 145% tariff … Read more