Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

Texas Local Government Code - LOC GOV'T § 22.075. Bond and Duties of Treasurer

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

(a) The treasurer of the municipality shall execute a bond. The bond must:

(1) be in favor of the municipality;

(2) be in the form and amount required by the governing body of the municipality;

(3) have security approved as sufficient by the governing body; and

(4) be conditioned that the treasurer will faithfully discharge the duties of the office.

(b) The treasurer shall receive and securely keep all money belonging to the municipality. The treasurer shall make all payments on the order of the mayor, attested by the secretary of the municipality under the seal of the municipality. The treasurer may not pay an order unless the face of the order shows that the governing body directed the issuance of the order and shows the purpose for which it is issued.

(c) The treasurer shall render to the governing body a full statement of the receipts and payments. The statement must be rendered at the governing body's first regular meeting in every quarter and at other times as required by the governing body.

(d) The treasurer shall perform other acts and duties as the governing body requires.

Previous Part of Code Next Part of Code
Back to Chapter List

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Local Government Code - LOC GOV'T § 22.075. Bond and Duties of Treasurer - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/local-government-code/loc-gov-t-sect-22-075/

FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.

Go to Learn About the Law

Latest Blog Posts

For Legal Professionals

Learn About The Law

Get help with your legal needs

FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to Find an Attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)

Copied to clipboard