In short, you may have received a letter from the Texas Department of Public Safety for a variety of reasons, such as an issue with your driver's license or vehicle registration, a traffic violation, or the need for additional information or documentation.
As chief financial officer, the Comptroller's office collects taxes and fees owed the state. Most of the office's duties and powers are enumerated in the Texas Tax Code and in Chapter 403 of the Texas Government Code.
The FTB wants to verify the dependents you claimed on your tax return. You need to send them the information they requested with a copy of the letter.
Tax Clearance: An application of reinstatement must be accompanied by a tax clearance letter from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts stating that the entity has satisfied all franchise tax liabilities and may be reinstated.
The Comptroller will consider issuing a private letter ruling when taxability guidance in statutes, rules or other controlling authorities does not exist or is not clear. The person requesting the private letter ruling needs to explain why such guidance is lacking.
If you are trying to resolve a dispute, you may want to send a demand letter. You can write one yourself, but hiring an attorney will help you navigate legalities and show the recipient the seriousness of the matter.