IN-PERSON & ZOOM MEETING : The Office of Travis County Treasurer

Travis Country Treasurer Dolores Ortega Carter will talk to us about the role of Country Treasurer, and the legal authority within the Texas Constituion. Along the way, she will regale us with her experiences working with Bob Bullock

About Dolores Ortega Carter

Dolores Ortega Carter is the Travis County Treasurer.  She has served in this position since 1987. Prior to being elected, Ms. Ortega Carter worked for State Comptroller Bob Bullock in monitoring the investments for the Permanent University Fund and the Available University Fund for the State of Texas.   Ms. Ortega Carter is the first Hispanic woman elected countywide.  She is a Certified County Treasurer and a Certified Investment Officer.  She has served as the President for County Treasurers of Texas, is a graduate of Leadership Austin and has served on numerous boards and commissions.  She is a graduate of Texas A&M University, with a B.A. ’76 and a M.A. ’80.