Christi Craddick, a Texas public official and current member of the Texas Railroad Commission, announced her candidacy for Texas Comptroller through a series of posts on November 10, 2025. In her statements, Craddick emphasized fiscal accountability and government efficiency as central themes of her campaign.
In a post made at 16:19 UTC, Craddick addressed concerns about rising property taxes and local government spending. She stated, “Property taxes keep rising while families tighten their belts. Waste makes that worse. I’ll lead a full review of local budgets through the Local Government Efficiency Task Force to identify hidden costs and bring relief rooted in accountability, not gimmicks.”
Later that day at 19:12 UTC, Craddick announced her formal entry into the race for Texas Comptroller. She wrote, “Today, I officially filed to run for Texas Comptroller, becoming the first Republican candidate to file for the office. From cutting red tape at the Railroad Commission to driving record revenues for Texas schools and roads, I’ve spent my career proving what conservative,”
In another post at 20:20 UTC on November 10, Craddick reiterated her commitment to fiscal responsibility if elected as Comptroller. She said, “Texans work too hard for their money to see it wasted by government. As Comptroller, I’ll root out bloated budgets, redundant programs, and spending that doesn’t serve taxpayers. Cut waste. Keep Texas strong.”
The position of Texas Comptroller is responsible for overseeing state finances and ensuring efficient use of taxpayer funds. Christi Craddick has served on the Texas Railroad Commission since 2012 and is known for advocating regulatory reform in the energy sector.