Texas Local Government Code - LOC GOV'T § 117.123. Audit

(a) The registry funds shall be audited at the end of each county fiscal year by the county auditor or by an independent certified public accountant or a firm of independent certified public accountants of recognized integrity and ability selected by the commissioners court.

(b) A written report of the audit shall be delivered to the county judge, each county commissioner, and a clerk not later than the 180th day after the last day of the fiscal year. A copy of the audit shall be kept at the clerk's office and shall be open to inspection by any interested person during normal office hours. The cost of the audit shall be paid by the county.