Black American Comptroller Employees Association
BACE comprises current and former employees of the Texas Comptroller’s Office. BACE reflects the full spectrum of Comptroller job responsibilities: executive, management, administrative, and service.
Throughout the years BACE has displayed a rich legacy of goodwill and service. The organization has consistently supported Texas youth through educational projects, economic development events, and community support.
2025 BACE Board Members
Bobbie Thomas – President, Rita Garcia – Vice President, Carrie Thomas – Treasurer, Courtney Stephen – Secretary, Byron Evans – Financial Secretary, Jaelyn Williams – Parliamentarian
Cool Things We Do
BACE members come together to celebrate and serve our community through hosting events, participating in coat or school supply drives, providing scholarships for high school seniors and undergraduate students, and others! Check out some photos and past events we’re participated in.
Community Outreach
- Juneteenth Parade
- Adopted Family (Foundation Communities)
- Supply drives for schools, elders, and kids
- Breast cancer awareness walk
- MLK Parade
Fundraisers
Each year BACE holds fundraisers to support the BACE scholarship fund. Fundraiser events may change each year, but participation by BACE members helps the scholarship fund continue to grow year after year!
Scholarships
- The BACE Educational Scholarship Award recognizes merit in academics, leadership, and the potential for success in special talent areas such as athletics and the arts, regardless of race or ethnicity. BACE awards scholarships every year in June.
Recent Updates
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Every year the Black American Comptroller Employee Association (BACE) board and members come together to support Breast Cancer Awareness. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and BACE supports by hosting…
BACE Breast Cancer Awareness “Pink Party 2025”
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BACE partnered with Austin ARCH to collect shoe donations for the less fortunate. The collection efforts of BACE members and Comptroller of Public Accounts employees resulted in a total of…
BACE Fit to Foot Shoe Drive 2025 Delivery
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Every year BACE brings awareness to the Office of the Texas Comptroller by hosting it’s Pink for a Purpose Party. This fun-filled event is intended to collect donations to support…
BACE 2025 Pink for a Purpose Party!
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. The Black American Comptroller Employees Association plans to show their support by walking in the Susan G. Komen Walk that happens every year in…
BACE Walks for Breast Cancer Awareness 2025
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The BACE Back to School Drive was extravagant! BACE received support from BACE members, other Comptroller Employees, and greatly appreciates all who donated. BACE was able to fill twelve boxes…
BACE Back to School Delivery
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Its that time again – football season! On September 9, 2025 11:30am – 1:00pm Lyndon B. Johnson Building 1st Floor Breezeway BACE sold Loaded Nachos and a Drink for $10.00.…
Football Frenzy with BACE
Support BACE
Pay for your membership dues or make a donation!
Donation
$1-1000
Make a one time donation to BACE. Your donations enable us to continue to support the community.
BACE Membership
$10
Become a BACE member! Your continued support allows us to continue to perform fundraisers and build our scholarship fund.
Calendar
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