Sec. 154.042. SALARY FUND. (a) A salary fund shall be created in the county for each district, county, and precinct officer to be known as the "(officer's title) salary fund of (name of county) County, Texas." The purpose of the fund is to pay:
(1) the salary of the officer;
(2) the salaries of the officer's deputies, assistants, clerks, stenographers, and investigators; and
(3) authorized and approved expenses of the office of the officer.
(b) The salary fund shall be:
(1) deposited in the county depository;
(2) kept separate from other county funds; and
(3) protected to the same extent and draw the same interest as other county funds.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees
Subtitle B - County Officers and Employees
Chapter 154 - Compensation of District, County, and Precinct Officers on Salary Basis
Subchapter C. Provisions Applicable in County With Population of More Than 190,000
Section 154.041. Counties Covered by Subchapter
Section 154.043. Procedures Regarding Payment of Employee Salaries
Section 154.044. Monthly Report of Fees, Commissions, and Expenses of Officers
Section 154.045. Disbursements to Person With Outstanding Debt Prohibited
Section 154.046. Transfer of Salary Fund Surplus to General Fund