Texas SB408 establishes an inspector general for education to investigate fraud, waste, and abuse in public education.

Texas SB408 creates a division of inspector general for education within the governor's office. The division investigates wrongdoing, fraud, waste, and abuse in public education by school districts and other local education agencies. The inspector general can issue subpoenas, inspect records, and attend meetings. The division can also investigate school safety and security violations and complaints from students and parents. The commissioner can take control of an entity's management if it violates safety and security requirements.

Texas SB408 establishes an inspector general for education to investigate fraud, waste, and abuse in public education.

Texas SB408 creates a division of inspector general for education within the governor's office. The division investigates wrongdoing, fraud, waste, and abuse in public education by school districts and other local education agencies. The inspector general can issue subpoenas, inspect records, and attend meetings. The division can also investigate school safety and security violations and complaints from students and parents. The commissioner can take control of an entity's management if it violates safety and security requirements.