Carole Keeton (born September 13, 1939) is a veteran Texas politician best known for serving as the first female mayor of Austin from 1998 to 2001. A trained accountant, she later became Texas Comptroller, overseeing state finances and championing fiscal transparency. Keeton has run for governor several times, advocating for education reform and tax fairness. Her career spans local government, state fiscal oversight, and multiple statewide campaigns, marking her as a prominent figure in Texas public affairs.
