Texas HB5406 creates an Office of Inspector General to investigate public school employee misconduct.

Texas HB5406 amends the Education Code to establish an Office of Inspector General, appointed by the State Board of Education, to investigate allegations of public school employee misconduct. The office has broad investigative powers, including the ability to subpoena witnesses and documents, and can inspect records and files of school districts and charter schools. The office is tasked with investigating specific types of misconduct and can refer matters to local law enforcement.

Texas HB5406 creates an Office of Inspector General to investigate public school employee misconduct.

Texas HB5406 amends the Education Code to establish an Office of Inspector General, appointed by the State Board of Education, to investigate allegations of public school employee misconduct. The office has broad investigative powers, including the ability to subpoena witnesses and documents, and can inspect records and files of school districts and charter schools. The office is tasked with investigating specific types of misconduct and can refer matters to local law enforcement.