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Michael Berlanga is originally from San Antonio, Texas. He earned his bachelor's degree in accounting from St. Mary's University.

Michael is a tax protestor and educator. He teaches Texans how to defend themselves against unfair taxation. 

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Michael currently works as a certified public accountant and a real estate broker.

Michael previously served as a member of the San Antonio Housing Authority.

Michael’s campaign for Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts is his fifth run for public office. He previously ran for Texas House of Representatives District 117 in 2018, but did not win the general election. He also previously ran for the Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector in 2020 and Texas State Senate District 19 in 2012, but did not win those elections. In 2022, Berlanga filed to run for Texas Comptroller as an independent but withdrew before the general election.

Plans to end school property taxes and replace them with a "transparent, sustainable funding model."

Said, "will stop budget creep, increase accountability, and ensure taxpayer money serves taxpayers, not political favors."

- Plans to end school property taxes and replace them with a "transparent, sustainable funding model."
- Said, "will stop budget creep, increase accountability, and ensure taxpayer money serves taxpayers, not political favors."
- Opposes tax increases on businesses.

Financial Management

Advocates for taxpayer education on state taxes.

- Advocates for taxpayer education on state taxes.

Administration

Advocates for protecting small business owners from tax shifts and removing "red tape" that complicates state contracting and procurement for local entrepreneurs

- Advocates for protecting small business owners from tax shifts and removing "red tape" that complicates state contracting and procurement for local entrepreneurs

Small Businesses

Michael Berlanga

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- The Comptroller is the state’s chief financial officer. They collect taxes, manage state money, and watch over how Texas spends that money.
- They collect most state revenue (like sales tax and business taxes) and issue tax permits and licenses.
- They track all state spending, audit agencies, publish financial reports, and provide important financial data to lawmakers.
- They manage the state treasury, investments, and cash flows, and estimate how much money the state has available for the budget.
- The office is elected statewide for a four-year term with no limits on re-election.
- The salary for the position is about $153,750 per year.