H.R. No. 695 is a resolution congratulating the City of McKinney for achieving six Transparency Stars from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. The Transparency Stars program, established in 2016, recognizes local governments that provide taxpayers with accessible financial data and tools for understanding that information. McKinney was the first city to earn stars in the initial five categories of the program—traditional finances, contracts and procurement, economic development, public pensions, and debt obligations—and has since added a sixth star for open government and compliance. This accomplishment has earned McKinney the Comptroller's six-star Transparency Trailblazers Award, highlighting its leadership in financial transparency.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of open government and the benefits it brings to citizens, allowing them to engage in decisions that impact their lives. McKinney's website offers comprehensive financial information, including revenues, expenditures, and taxes, presented in an accessible format. The resolution expresses the Texas House of Representatives' high regard for McKinney's efforts and extends best wishes for the city's continued success in promoting transparency and effective governance.