Savant Moore, Democratic candidate for state comptroller, spoke to Polk County Democrats Jan. 10 at The Blue Duck Kitchen & Bar in Livingston.
A proud Army veteran, former Ranger, husband, father, entrepreneur, graduate of Howard University, minister and current Houston ISD Trustee representing District 2, Moore was born and raised in Northeast Houston.
“I am a product of public schools, a community servant molded by faith, and a financial reformer shaped by lived experience – not politics,” Moore said.
“I know what it’s like to struggle with late fees, predatory billing systems, and government red tape. I’ve watched hardworking Texans lose thousands of dollars not because they refused to pay – but because the process was designed to make them fail. That’s why I’m running for Texas Comptroller – to make government work for people, not against them.
“Long before I became a trustee, I was a parent in the fight for better opportunities for our students. Those efforts led to investments in new programs and support for historically neglected schools. As a small business owner, I have stretched every dollar to meet payroll, buy equipment, and survive economic shifts. As a father, I want my children – and all Texas children – to inherit a state that rewards honesty, hard work and responsibility,” he said.
Moore said he believes a smart comptroller doesn’t just collect money – they protect money. He said he will modernize the way Texas tracks spending, stop hidden fees from draining families and small businesses, and bring full transparency to how every tax dollar is used.
Moore said his priorities are: protecting taxpayers from hidden fees and waste; full transparency for every tax dollar; stronger support for small businesses; responsible budgeting for long term stability; fair investment in rural Texas; restoring the Texas HUB Program; and ensuring strong oversight of school vouchers.
“This campaign isn’t about titles – it’s about trust. It’s about putting financial power back in the hands of everyday Texans,” Moore said.
