Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 322.010. Inspections and Hearings

(a) The board or an employee under the direction of the board may inspect the property, equipment, and facilities of a state department or agency for which an appropriation is to be made and may inspect all accounts and general and local funds.

(b) An inspection performed under Subsection (a) may be made either before or after an estimate required under Section 322.007 has been submitted.

(c) The board may hold hearings to consider the estimates required under Section 322.007 and any information gathered under Subsection (a).