Establishes the office of inspector general for education to investigate misconduct and fraud in Texas public schools.

The bill creates the office of inspector general for education within the Texas Education Agency. It outlines the duties, powers, and responsibilities of the inspector general, including investigating allegations of misconduct by educators and employees. The office must report findings to the State Board for Educator Certification, which can impose sanctions. The bill also prohibits retaliation against those reporting misconduct and establishes a criminal offense for interfering with investigations.

Establishes the office of inspector general for education to investigate misconduct and fraud in Texas public schools.

The bill creates the office of inspector general for education within the Texas Education Agency. It outlines the duties, powers, and responsibilities of the inspector general, including investigating allegations of misconduct by educators and employees. The office must report findings to the State Board for Educator Certification, which can impose sanctions. The bill also prohibits retaliation against those reporting misconduct and establishes a criminal offense for interfering with investigations.