SENATE BILL 288 |
SENATE AUTHOR: Armbrister |
EFFECTIVE: 09-01-01 |
HOUSE SPONSOR: Ellis, Dan |
Senate Bill 288 amends the Government Code to authorize district judges to appoint a fiscal officer, other than the county auditor, to a community supervision and corrections department to be responsible for the financial transactions of the department. The bill requires the district judge to set the salary of the fiscal officer and requires the department to pay all costs associated with the functions of the officer. The bill also specifies the duties and qualifications of the fiscal officer.