Texas HB4206 establishes an Office of Inspector General for Education to investigate misconduct by public education employees.

HB4206 creates the Office of Inspector General for Education within the Texas Education Agency. The office will investigate allegations of misconduct by employees of school districts, charter schools, and other educational entities. It has exclusive authority to investigate such allegations, which include abuse, fraud, and criminal offenses. The office can issue subpoenas, take depositions, and compel evidence preservation. It must maintain a database of all investigations and submit semiannual reports to the governor, commissioner, and legislature.

Texas HB4206 establishes an Office of Inspector General for Education to investigate misconduct by public education employees.

HB4206 creates the Office of Inspector General for Education within the Texas Education Agency. The office will investigate allegations of misconduct by employees of school districts, charter schools, and other educational entities. It has exclusive authority to investigate such allegations, which include abuse, fraud, and criminal offenses. The office can issue subpoenas, take depositions, and compel evidence preservation. It must maintain a database of all investigations and submit semiannual reports to the governor, commissioner, and legislature.