Tex. Gov't Code § 601.007

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

Section 601.007 - Evidence of Qualification for Office

On demand of a citizen of this state, the comptroller, a commissioners court, a county treasurer, or any other officer of the state or of a municipality who is authorized by law to make, order, or audit payment to an officer of the state, of a county, or of a municipality of compensation, fees, or perquisites for official services shall, before making, ordering, or auditing the payment, require the officer to produce:

(1) the certificate of election or of appointment to the office that is required by law to be issued to the officer; or

(2) a certified copy of the judgment or decree that:

(A) was issued by a court of competent jurisdiction; and

(B) determined the officer's claim to the office.

Tex. Gov't. Code § 601.007

Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1423, Sec. 8.37, eff. 9/1/1997.

Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1993.