Texas HB4884 mandates the State Auditor to operate a hotline for reporting suspected fraud, waste, and abuse.

HB4884 requires the State Auditor to establish a hotline for receiving reports of suspected fraud, waste, and abuse. The State Auditor must refer these reports to the appropriate state agency for investigation. State agencies and local governments must prominently display the hotline number and reporting procedures on their websites and in their offices. The State Auditor must submit an annual report to the legislature summarizing the reports received, the agencies investigated, and the investigation results. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB4884 mandates the State Auditor to operate a hotline for reporting suspected fraud, waste, and abuse.

HB4884 requires the State Auditor to establish a hotline for receiving reports of suspected fraud, waste, and abuse. The State Auditor must refer these reports to the appropriate state agency for investigation. State agencies and local governments must prominently display the hotline number and reporting procedures on their websites and in their offices. The State Auditor must submit an annual report to the legislature summarizing the reports received, the agencies investigated, and the investigation results. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.