Congratulating the City of McKinney on its receipt of six Transparency Stars from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.

Texas House Resolution 695 (HR695) is a formal commendation passed by the Texas House of Representatives on April 9, 2025. The resolution congratulates the City of McKinney for earning six Transparency Stars from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. Established in 2016, the Transparency Stars program recognizes local government entities that provide taxpayers with easy access to financial data and tools to better understand and analyze this information. McKinney was the first city to earn stars in the five initial areas of the program: traditional finances, contracts and procurement, economic development, public pensions, and debt obligations. In 2024, the program added a sixth star for open government and compliance, which McKinney also earned. In recognition of this achievement, McKinney received the Comptroller's six-star Transparency Trailblazers Award, highlighting the city's leadership in financial transparency and setting a benchmark for municipalities across Texas. The city's website offers detailed financial information, including annual budgets, comprehensive annual financial reports, and information on contracts and procurement. ([legiscan.com](https://legiscan.com/TX/text/HR695/id/3194919?utm_source=openai))

The passage of HR695 and McKinney's receipt of the six Transparency Stars have been positively received, emphasizing the city's commitment to transparency and fiscal responsibility. The Comptroller's six-star Transparency Trailblazers Award underscores McKinney's leadership in financial transparency, setting a benchmark for other municipalities in Texas. The city's detailed financial information, accessible through its website, reflects a proactive approach to engaging taxpayers and fostering trust. ([legiscan.com](https://legiscan.com/TX/text/HR695/id/3194919?utm_source=openai))

No significant negative media coverage or criticism regarding HR695 or McKinney's achievement in earning the six Transparency Stars has been reported. The resolution and the award have been well-received, with no notable controversies or dissenting opinions highlighted in available sources.