Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts

Fort Worth earned all six Transparency Stars from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Transparency Stars program, making it the largest of 14 Texas cities to achieve the designation. The sixth and final star — for Economic Development — was awarded April 30, 2026, and required documentation of tax abatements, foregone revenue, jobs created, and capital investment.

Fort Worth earns highest level of financial transparency in Texas

Fort Worth received its fifth Transparency Star from the Acting Texas Comptroller, recognizing the city's transparency in contracts and procurement, with a sixth application for an Economic Development star submitted in March 2026.

Award recognizes Fort Worth for contracts, procurement transparency