Tex. Gov't Code Section 402.0231
Corporate Integrity Unit


(a)

In this section, “ corporate fraud” means a violation of state or federal law or rules relating to fraud committed by a corporation, limited liability company, or registered limited liability partnership or an officer, director, or partner of those entities while acting in a representative capacity.

(b)

A corporate integrity unit is created within the office of the attorney general to assist in the enforcement of the laws relating to corporate fraud or other similar illegal activities. The unit shall:

(1)

assist district attorneys and county attorneys in the investigation and prosecution of corporate fraud or other similar illegal activities allegedly committed by corporations, limited liability companies, and registered limited liability partnerships;

(2)

assist state agencies with investigation of complaints and administrative enforcement actions for corporate fraud violations, including the assessment of an administrative penalty or other administrative sanction; and

(3)

serve as a clearinghouse for information relating to the investigation and prosecution of corporate fraud and other similar illegal activities in this state.

(c)

To the extent allowed by law, a state agency or local law enforcement agency shall cooperate with the corporate integrity unit by providing information requested by the unit as necessary to carry out the purposes of this section. Information disclosed under this subsection is confidential and not subject to disclosure under Chapter 552 (Public Information).
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 932, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.

Source: Section 402.0231 — Corporate Integrity Unit, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.­402.­htm#402.­0231 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

402.001
Assistants
402.002
Register
402.003
Report
402.004
Admission, Agreement, or Waiver
402.005
Acceptance of Gifts, Grants, and Forfeited Assets
402.006
Fees
402.007
Payment to Treasury
402.008
Office
402.009
Authority to Employ and Commission Peace Officers
402.010
Legal Challenges to Constitutionality of State Statutes
402.021
Representation of State
402.023
Corporate Charters
402.024
Defense of District Attorney or Grand Juror
402.025
Property Transactions
402.026
Inspection of Accounts
402.027
Forms
402.028
Assistance to Prosecuting Attorneys
402.029
Notice of Attorney of Record
402.030
Participation by Fathers
402.031
Preparation of Landowner’s Bill of Rights Statement
402.033
Reporting Fraudulent Activities
402.034
Human Trafficking Prevention Coordinating Council
402.035
Human Trafficking Prevention Task Force
402.036
Support Adoption Account
402.037
Support Adoption Advisory Committee
402.038
Transnational and Organized Crime Division
402.039
Domestic Violence High Risk Teams Grant Program
402.041
Definition
402.042
Questions of Public Interest and Official Duties
402.043
Questions Relating to Actions in Which the State Is Interested
402.044
Questions Relating to Bonds
402.045
Limitation
402.0212
Provision of Legal Services--outside Counsel
402.0213
Appearance Through Videoconferencing Technology
402.0231
Corporate Integrity Unit
402.0241
Defense of Local Entities in Suits Related to Immigration Detainer Requests
402.0281
Internet Service Provider Database
402.0351
Required Posting of Human Trafficking Signs by Certain Entities

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 402.0231’s source at texas​.gov