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, Jaelyn Williams – Parliamentarian, Jessica Spencer – Sargent-at-Arms

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.

  • Juneteenth Parade
  • Adopted Family (Foundation Communities)
  • Supply drives for schools, elders, and kids
  • Breast cancer awareness walk
  • MLK Parade

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!

  • 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.
  • It’s official!  The Black American Comptroller Employees Association, Inc. (BACE) will participate in the Capital Complex Wellness Event for all state agencies in the Capital Complex Tuesday, February 10th.  Through…

    BACE – All in for Heart Health

  • The Black American Comptroller Employees Association, Inc. (BACE) membership voted and elected the 2026 BACE Board of Directors in December 2025. Deputy Comptroller, Lisa Craven – veteran of the Office…

    Deputy Comptroller Installs 2026 BACE Board of Directors

  • The Black American Comptroller Employees Association, Inc. began the 2026 year from the ground up – that is, foot to pavement as they marched to honor, pastor and civil rights…

    BACE Marches for Martin Luther King, Jr. 2026

  • ‘Tis the season and the Black American Comptroller Employee Association (BACE) had been in the giving spirit. Following the Coats for Kids Drive, BACE adopted a Family to support in…

    BACE Adopt-a-Family 2025

  • To close out the 2025 year, BACE held a Holiday Party to express their appreciation of their members, partners, and general supporters. The Holiday Party was held in the Homewood…

    BACE 2025 Holiday Party

  • It was the season for sharing and caring.  The Black American Comptroller Employee Association elves were in the giving spirit. On Friday, December 19th several members of BACE participated in…

    BACE Chefs for Ronald McDonald House

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.