Black American Comptroller
Employees Association

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.

BACE displays a rich legacy of goodwill and service on an ongoing basis. The organization consistently supports Texas youth through educational projects, economic development events, and community support.

Deputy Comptroller Lisa Craven: BACE President Bobbie Thomas | Vice President, Byron Evans II | Sargent-at-Arms Jessica Spencer | Secretary, Kenya Gooden | Financial Secretary, Sheniqua Wooley

2026 BACE Board Members :
Bobbie Thomas – President, Byron Evans II- Vice President, Shae Redmond – Treasurer, Kenya Gooden – Secretary, Sheniqua Wooley – Financial Secretary, Jessica Spencer – Sargent-at-Arms

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.

  • The smiling faces that came from delivering donations.
  • Back to School Drive 2025
  • Any Baby Can Drive 2025
  • Elder Care Fan Drive 2025
  • Comptroller Hancock celebrates Breast Cancer Awareness with BACE.
  • Stay warm children. Happy Holidays from BACE!

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!

  • 2025 BACE Valentine’s Day Drawing
  • 2025 BACE Mother’s Day Breakfast
  • Gift Basket from the 2025 BACE Football Frenzy Luncheon
  • Father’s Day Breakfast Fundraiser
  • Football Frenzy Dallas Cowboy Basket
  • 2025 BACE Scholarship Banquet
  • 2025 BACE Scholarship Recipients
  • 2025 BACE Scholarship Recipients

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.
View the Scholarship page for more information

Recent Updates

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.

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BACE Membership

$10

Become a BACE member! Your continued support allows us to continue to perform fundraisers and build our scholarship fund.

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