This Star recognizes entities for their outstanding efforts in making their spending and revenue information available. By providing meaningful financial data in addition to visual tools and... analysis of its revenues and expenditures, the City of Pearland has shown a true commitment to Texas taxpayers.

This Star recognizes entities who go beyond legislative requirements in this area by providing debt information in a variety of formats. The City of Pearland has shown a true commitment to... taxpayers. by providing meaningful financial data in addition to visual tools and analysis of its debt obligations.

This Star is awarded to local governments whose websites provide visual and narrative explanations of actuarial valuations, contribution rates and benchmark comparisons and meet other criteria. Public pension transparency is increasingly important to Texas taxpayers.

This Star is awarded to entities whose websites show a commitment to accountability and transparency to taxpayers in their contracting and purchasing activities.