Title GV, Government Code

Sec. 402.042. QUESTIONS OF PUBLIC INTEREST AND OFFICIAL DUTIES. (a) On request of a person listed in Subsection (b), the attorney general shall issue a written opinion on a question affecting the public interest or concerning the official duties of the requesting person. (b) An o…

Sec. 402.043. QUESTIONS RELATING TO ACTIONS IN WHICH THE STATE IS INTERESTED. The attorney general shall advise an attorney, on the attorney's request, in the prosecution or defense of an action in which the state is interested before a district or inferior court if: (1) the requ…

Sec. 402.044. QUESTIONS RELATING TO BONDS. The attorney general shall advise the proper legal authorities in regard to the issuance of bonds that by law require the attorney general's approval. Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.

Sec. 402.045. LIMITATION. The attorney general may not give legal advice or a written opinion to a person other than a person named in this subchapter. Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987. SUBCHAPTER D. PROSECUTION OF TRAFFICKING OF PERSONS OFFENSE

Sec. 402.101. APPLICABILITY. This subchapter applies to a criminal offense under Chapter 20A, Penal Code. Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 364 (H.B. 45), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2025.

Sec. 402.102. PROVISION OF INFORMATION TO ATTORNEY GENERAL. (a) A law enforcement agency that submits to a local prosecuting attorney a report stating there is probable cause to believe an identified person has committed a criminal offense described by Section 402.101 shall simul…

Sec. 402.103. PROSECUTION. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, the attorney general has jurisdiction to prosecute and shall represent the state in the prosecution of a criminal offense described by Section 402.101 if: (1) a law enforcement agency submits a report described by Sect…

Sec. 402.151. APPLICABILITY. This subchapter applies to a criminal offense under the Election Code. Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., 2nd C.S., Ch. 19 (S.B. 12), Sec. 1, eff. December 4, 2025.

Sec. 402.152. PROVISION OF INFORMATION TO ATTORNEY GENERAL. (a) A law enforcement agency shall submit to the attorney general any report stating there is probable cause to believe an identified person has committed a criminal offense described by Section 402.151. (b) A local pros…

Sec. 402.153. PROSECUTION. Notwithstanding any other law, the attorney general has jurisdiction to prosecute and shall represent the state in the prosecution of a criminal offense described by Section 402.151. Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., 2nd C.S., Ch. 19 (S.B. 12), Sec. 1, eff…

Sec. 403.001. DEFINITIONS. (a) In any state statute, "comptroller" means the comptroller of public accounts of the State of Texas. (b) In this chapter: (1) "Account" means a subdivision of a fund. (2) "Dedicated revenue" means revenue set aside by law for a particular purpose or …

Sec. 403.002. PERFORMANCE OF DUTY. (a) Repealed by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 285, Sec. 31(9). (b) If the comptroller intentionally neglects or refuses to perform a duty of the office of comptroller, the comptroller is liable to the state for a penalty of not less than $100 nor mo…

Sec. 403.003. CHIEF CLERK. (a) The comptroller shall appoint a chief clerk who shall: (1) perform the duties of the comptroller when the comptroller is unavoidably absent or is incapable of discharging those duties; (2) act as comptroller if the office of comptroller becomes vaca…

Sec. 403.004. CHIEF OF CLAIMS DIVISION. The comptroller shall designate one person as chief of the claims division. The chief of the claims division shall prepare or have prepared all warrants and is accountable to the comptroller for warrants coming into the person's possession.…

Sec. 403.006. INSPECTION OF ACCOUNTS. On request of a house or committee of the legislature, the comptroller shall exhibit for the house's or committee's examination any book, paper, voucher, or other matter relating to the office. Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept…

Sec. 403.007. DIVISIONS. The comptroller may organize and maintain divisions within the comptroller's office as necessary for the efficient and orderly operation of the office. Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.

Sec. 403.008. BONDS AND EMPLOYEES. (a) The comptroller shall give any special bond required by an Act of Congress or a federal department or official to protect federal funds deposited with the comptroller. The state shall pay the expenses necessary and incidental to the executio…

Sec. 403.011. GENERAL POWERS. (a) The comptroller shall: (1) obtain a seal with "Comptroller's Office, State of Texas" engraved around the margin and a five-pointed star in the center, to be used as the seal of the office to authenticate official acts, except warrants drawn on th…

Sec. 403.0111. DISTRIBUTION OF FEDERAL TAX INFORMATION. (a) In addition to the distribution of state tax and fiscal information, the comptroller's office is authorized to take the lead in promoting awareness of federal earned income tax credits and to encourage other agencies to …

Sec. 403.0115. REPORTS PUBLISHED ON INTERNET. The comptroller shall promptly publish on the comptroller's Internet site each report that is: (1) published by the comptroller; and (2) public information subject to disclosure under the open records law, Chapter 552. Added by Acts 1…

Sec. 403.0116. MUNICIPAL AND COUNTY BUDGETS ON INTERNET. The comptroller shall provide on its Internet website a link to the website of each municipality and county that provides budget information for the municipality or county, including budgets posted under Sections 102.008, 1…

Sec. 403.012. ACCEPTANCE OF FEDERAL MONEY OR PROPERTY. (a) The comptroller may accept federal money for a state agency not otherwise restricted by statute or by rider or special provision in the General Appropriations Act, if the state agency has certified to the comptroller that…

Sec. 403.0121. ACCEPTANCE OF FEDERAL MONEY. The comptroller shall execute instruments necessary to accept money, gifts, or assets authorized by federal statute to be paid to the state in lieu of taxes or as a gift by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development or any federal a…

Sec. 403.0122. DEPOSIT OF AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT MONEY. (a) In this section: (1) "Fund" means the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act fund. (2) "Recovery act" means the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Pub. L. No. 111-5). (b) The American…

Sec. 403.013. REPORT TO GOVERNOR. (a) In this section, "state agency" means: (1) any department, commission, board, office, or other agency in the executive or legislative branch of state government created by the constitution or a statute of this state; (2) the Supreme Court of …

Sec. 403.0131. APPROPRIATION CERTIFICATION. (a) Not later than the 10th day, excluding Sundays, after the date on which an act making an appropriation is reported enrolled by the house of origin, the comptroller shall complete the evaluation and certification of the appropriation…

Sec. 403.014. REPORT ON EFFECT OF CERTAIN TAX PROVISIONS. (a) Before each regular session of the legislature, the comptroller shall report to the legislature and the governor on the effect, if it is possible to assess, of exemptions, discounts, exclusions, special valuations, spe…

Sec. 403.0141. REPORT ON INCIDENCE OF TAX. (a) Before each regular session of the legislature, the comptroller shall report to the legislature and the governor on the overall incidence of the school district property tax and any state tax generating more than 2.5 percent of state…

Sec. 403.0142. REPORT ON ORIGIN OF TAX REVENUE. (a) Before each regular session of the legislature, the comptroller shall report to the legislature and the governor on the amount of revenue remitted to the comptroller in each municipality and county for each tax collected by the …

Sec. 403.0143. REPORT ON USE OF GENERAL REVENUE-DEDICATED ACCOUNTS. After each regular session of the legislature, the comptroller shall issue a report that itemizes each general revenue-dedicated account and the estimated balance and revenue in each account that is considered av…

Sec. 403.0145. PUBLICATION OF FEES SCHEDULE. As soon as practicable after the end of each state fiscal year, the comptroller shall publish online a schedule of all revenue to the state from fees authorized by statute. For each fee, the schedule must specify: (1) the statutory aut…

Sec. 403.0147. REPORT ON STATE PROGRAMS NOT FUNDED BY APPROPRIATIONS. (a) In this section, "state agency" means an agency, department, board, commission, or other entity in the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of state government. (b) Not later than December 31 of each …

Sec. 403.0148. REVIEW OF CERTAIN ADVISORY ENTITIES; REPORT. (a) In this section, "advisory entity" means an entity created by statute or by a state agency that has as its primary function advising a state agency, including an advisory board, an advisory committee, a council, an o…

Sec. 403.015. ELECTRONIC COMPUTING AND DATA PROCESSING. The comptroller may: (1) establish and operate a central electronic computing and data processing center to: (A) maintain the central accounting records of the state; (B) prepare payrolls and other warrants; (C) audit tax re…

Sec. 403.016. ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER. (a) The comptroller shall establish and operate an electronic funds transfer system in accordance with this section. The comptroller may use the services of financial institutions, automated clearinghouses, and the federal government to es…

Sec. 403.0165. PAYROLL DEDUCTION FOR STATE EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION. (a) An employee of a state agency may authorize a transfer each pay period from the employee's salary or wage payment for a membership fee in an eligible state employee organization. The authorization shall remain …

Sec. 403.017. CUSTODY OF SECURITY FOR MONEY AND DEEDS. (a) A bond, note, or other security for money given to the state or an officer for the use of the state shall be deposited in the office of the comptroller. (b) A deed conveying land or an interest in land to the state for hi…

Sec. 403.018. ASSISTANCE IN RECONSTRUCTING DESTROYED RECORDS. The comptroller may assist any taxpayer in reconstructing and recompiling business records that are damaged or destroyed by natural disaster. Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.

Sec. 403.019. CONTRACTS TO COLLECT OUT-OF-STATE DEBTS. (a) The comptroller may contract with a person who is qualified in the business of debt collection to collect on behalf of this state a tax or other amount finally determined to be owed to this state by a person residing outs…

Sec. 403.0195. CONTRACTS FOR INFORMATION ABOUT PROPERTY RECOVERABLE BY THE STATE. (a) The comptroller may contract with a person for the receipt of information about a possible claim that the state may be entitled to pursue for the recovery of revenue or other property. (b) In a …

Sec. 403.021. ENCUMBRANCE REPORTS. (a) In this section, "state agency" has the meaning assigned by Section 403.013. (b) A state agency that expends appropriated funds shall report into the uniform statewide accounting system all payables and binding encumbrances by appropriation …

Sec. 403.0221. PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF CERTAIN TRANSIT AUTHORITIES. (a) This section applies only to a transit authority that is governed by Chapter 451, Transportation Code, and was confirmed before July 1, 1985, and does not contain a municipality of more than 750,000. (b) The com…

Sec. 403.023. CREDIT, CHARGE, AND DEBIT CARDS. (a) The comptroller may adopt rules relating to the acceptance of credit, charge, and debit cards for the payment of fees, taxes, and other charges assessed by state agencies. The rules may: (1) authorize a state agency to accept cre…

Sec. 403.0231. CREDIT CARD AGREEMENT BENEFITTING STATE. (a) The comptroller may enter an agreement with a credit card issuer under which: (1) the issuer is required to pay to the comptroller an amount of money based on the use of the credit card by the holders of the credit card;…

Sec. 403.0232. CREDIT OR DEBIT CARD AGREEMENT BENEFITING PUBLIC SCHOOLS. (a) In this section, "debit card" includes a prepaid debit card. (b) The comptroller may enter an agreement with a credit or debit card issuer under which: (1) the issuer is required to pay to the comptrolle…

Sec. 403.024. SEARCHABLE STATE EXPENDITURE DATABASE. (a) In this section, "state agency" has the meaning assigned by Section 403.013. (b) The comptroller shall establish and post on the Internet a database of state expenditures, including contracts and grants, that is electronica…