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Local Government Code §112.006

In force on May 27, 2009 · this text took effect Sep 01, 1987 · same as today's text

GENERAL OVERSIGHT AUTHORITY OF COUNTY AUDITOR

(a) The county auditor has general oversight of the books and records of a county, district, or state officer authorized or required by law to receive or collect money or other property that is intended for the use of the county or that belongs to the county. (b) The county auditor shall see to the strict enforcement of the law governing county finances.

History: Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.

Source: the Legislature's file server, seen Nov 08, 2026.

Every version on file

Effective Sep 01, 1987 · seen Nov 2026–Nov 2026

Attorney General opinions that cite it

GA-0744 (May 27, 2009): Whether a county auditor may require the county treasurer to obtain prior approval of a transfer of county funds from one account in the county depository to another, or from one investment to another
GA-0604 (Sep 10, 2007): Whether a project financed in distinct phases is subject to the competitive bidding requirements ofthe County Purchasing Act
JM-1275 (Dec 27, 1990): Authority of a county Plainview, Texas 79072 auditor to prescribe a com- puterized accounting system for elected county officials
JM-1186 (Jul 18, 1990): Authority of a county auditor to require con- stables to submit monthly report
JM-1099 (Sep 20, 1989): Whether a county auditor may require elected officials and department heads to provide details about employees' hours worked and leave taken

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