Sec. 113.043. COUNTERSIGNATURE BY COUNTY AUDITOR. In a county with a county auditor, the county treasurer and the county depository may not pay a check or order for payment unless it is countersigned by the county auditor to validate it as a proper and budgeted item of expenditure. This section does not apply to a check or order for jury service or for restitution collected on behalf of an individual as authorized by law.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 606 (S.B. 373), Sec. 13, eff. September 1, 2011.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 113 - Management of County Money
Subchapter C. Disbursement of Money
Section 113.042. Endorsement by County Treasurer; Other Requirements for Order for Payment
Section 113.043. Countersignature by County Auditor
Section 113.045. Comparison of Vouchers and Reports; Treasurer to Be Credited
Section 113.046. Register of Orders for Payment Issued by Judge or Clerk