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Governor Issues Severe Weather Disaster Declaration
Gov. Greg Abbott declared a disaster for numerous Texas counties due to severe weather. Taxpayers in the affected counties may be eligible for an extension of time to file and pay taxes due.
Offer Your Input: HOMES and HEAR Programs
This summer, SECO will gather program feedback from residents, businesses and organizations. Learn more and register for an upcoming event.
Fraud Alert: Altered State-Issued Warrant Scam Variant
The Comptroller’s office warns Texans of a scam in which criminals alter expired state-issued warrants to appear valid.
Application Period for Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) Now Closed
The TEFA application period for the 2026–27 school year closed March 31. We’ll review submitted applications and notify families who applied about their application status in the coming weeks. Visit the TEFA website for program information.
Strong Families Credit Reservation System Opening Aug. 3
The Strong Families Credit reservation system opens on Monday, Aug. 3 at 9:00 am Central Time to reserve a credit allocation.
A taxable entity must have a Webfile profile established to access the credit reservation system. To set up a Webfile profile, go to the Webfile/eSystems webpage. We recommend that you set up your profile prior to Aug. 3 if you intend to apply for a credit allocation.
Franchise Tax Notices – July/August 2026
Form 05-211, Texas Notice of Intent to Forfeit Right to Transact Business
If you receive this notice, you failed to meet 2026 franchise tax filing requirements. To resolve this issue, you must file and pay your 2026 franchise tax report and pay late filing penalties and interest. If you are at or below the no tax due threshold, simply file your 2026 Public Information Report or Ownership Report. Learn how to resolve this issue and ensure your franchise tax account is current.
Form 05-213, Texas Notice of Forfeiture of Registration
If you receive this notice, you failed to meet 2025 franchise tax filing requirements. To resolve this issue, you must file your 2025 franchise tax report and pay any tax, penalty and interest. If you are at or below the no tax due threshold for 2025, simply file your 2025 Public Information Report or Ownership Report. Learn how to resolve this issue and ensure your franchise tax account is current.
Postal Service Change Affects Postmark Timing
A U.S. Postal Service policy change could mean delays in when mail is postmarked. This could cause date-sensitive payment and report submissions to the agency to be late. Learn more.
U.S. Government Ends Penny Production
Read more about sales tax cash payments and transactions with the Comptroller's office.
Tax Policy News
Read current and previous issues of our quarterly tax newsletter.
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