Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
GOVERNMENT CODE |
Title 2. JUDICIAL BRANCH |
Subtitle C. PROSECUTING ATTORNEYS |
Chapter 41. GENERAL PROVISIONS |
Subchapter A. OFFICE OF PROSECUTING ATTORNEY |
Sec. 41.009. PROSECUTION OF OFFICERS ENTRUSTED WITH PUBLIC FUNDS
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If a district or county attorney learns that an officer in his district or county who is entrusted with the collection or safekeeping of public funds is neglecting or abusing the trust confided in him or is failing to discharge his duties under the law, the district or county attorney shall institute the proceedings that are necessary to compel the performance of the officer's duties and to preserve and protect the public interest.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.