Texas § GV.41.009 - PROSECUTION OF OFFICERS ENTRUSTED WITH PUBLIC FUNDS
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§ GV.41.009. PROSECUTION OF OFFICERS ENTRUSTED WITH PUBLIC FUNDS
PROSECUTION OF OFFICERS ENTRUSTED WITH PUBLIC FUNDS. 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.
Source: official Texas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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