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Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 601.007. Evidence of Qualification for Office

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

On demand of a citizen of this state, the comptroller, a commissioners court, a county treasurer, or any other officer of the state or of a municipality who is authorized by law to make, order, or audit payment to an officer of the state, of a county, or of a municipality of compensation, fees, or perquisites for official services shall, before making, ordering, or auditing the payment, require the officer to produce:

(1) the certificate of election or of appointment to the office that is required by law to be issued to the officer; or

(2) a certified copy of the judgment or decree that:

(A) was issued by a court of competent jurisdiction; and

(B) determined the officer's claim to the office.

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