Internship Program

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts offers students both paid and unpaid internship opportunities for fall, spring and summer semesters.

Gain useful skills that complement your studies and help in future employment.

As the state's chief financial officer, the Comptroller manages funds for the world's 10th largest economy. But it is much more than a taxing entity. Learn about the wide array of programs administered by our agency.

Internship Opportunities

Check out our summer internship opportunities on the statewide CAPPS Recruit job listing resource.

Workweek and hours are flexible. Depending on the posting, both paid and unpaid interns may work up to 40 hours per week.

Program Qualifications

• High school applicants must be at least 16 years of age and currently enrolled.
• Undergraduate and graduate applicants must be a currently enrolled or recently graduated from an accredited college/university within the past year.
• Applicants must meet the minimum requirements identified in the posting (i.e., education, work/school experience).
• Paid interns must work at least 20 hours per week.
• Unpaid interns must work at least 10 hours a week.

How to Apply

Paid Internships

Students should check our agency's current job opportunities for paid internship postings. All interested students must use our online application tool in the job postings area.

Unpaid Internships

To apply for an unpaid internship, complete and submit a Comptroller Unpaid Internship Application (PDF) and send it to us via email at cpa.jobs@cpa.texas.gov.

You can also fax or mail completed Comptroller internship applications to:

Comptroller of Public Accounts
Attn: Human Resources, Internship Coordinator
LBJ Building
111 E. 17th Street
Austin, Texas 78774
Fax: 512-475-4804

Success Stories

The Comptroller’s internship program offers interns an opportunity to gain practical skills, contribute to solving real-work problems and expand their network – all of which sets them up for success. Take a look at what our interns’ success stories look like and the unique paths they take.

• Ami Bettes (PDF)
• Jacob Clark (PDF)
• Ange Coronado (PDF)
• Arjun Desai (PDF)
• Trinity Elkins (PDF)
• Colton Gross (PDF)
• Margeaux Mallick (PDF)
• Feliciana Mazariegos (PDF)
• Kumari Soni (PDF)
• Mark Soto (PDF)
• Franky Vargas (PDF)
• Kacy Wycoff (PDF)

Have Questions?

For additional information, contact the Human Resources office by phone at 512-475-3560 or by email.

To learn whether work experience with the Comptroller's office qualifies for course credit, contact your college or university career services department.