Tex. Gov't Code § 544.0253

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 544.0253 - [Effective 4/1/2025] Conduct Of Preliminary Investigation Of Alleged Fraud Or Abuse

In conducting a preliminary investigation of an allegation of fraud or abuse and before the allegation may proceed to a full investigation, the office of inspector general must:

(1) review the allegation and all facts and evidence relating to the allegation; and

(2) prepare a preliminary investigation report that documents:

(A) the allegation;

(B) the evidence the office reviewed, if available;

(C) the procedures the office used to conduct the preliminary investigation;

(D) the preliminary investigation findings; and

(E) the office's determination of whether a full investigation is warranted. (Gov. Code, Sec. 531.118(c).)

Tex. Gov't. Code § 544.0253

Added by Acts 2023, Texas Acts of the 88th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 769,Sec. 1.01, eff. 4/1/2025.