- (a) The state auditor's office shall investigate a complaint submitted under Section 2261.304 and determine whether a violation of this subchapter occurred not later than the 90th day after the date the office receives the complaint.
- (b) If during an investigation of a complaint the state auditor's office suspects that a criminal offense has been committed, the office shall refer the matter to the Texas Rangers division of the Department of Public Safety for a comprehensive criminal investigation. The Texas Rangers division of the Department of Public Safety shall investigate the complaint and, if appropriate, refer the matter to the attorney general's office for prosecution.
Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 241 (H.B. 5061), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2025.