Tex. Local Gov't Code Section 113.043
Countersignature by County Auditor

In a county with a county auditor, the county treasurer and the county depository may not pay a check or order for payment unless it is countersigned by the county auditor to validate it as a proper and budgeted item of expenditure. This section does not apply to a check or order for jury service or for restitution collected on behalf of an individual as authorized by law.

Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.

Amended by:

Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 606 (S.B. 373), Sec. 13, eff. September 1, 2011.

Source: Section 113.043 — Countersignature by County Auditor, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/LG/htm/LG.113.htm#113.043 (accessed May 26, 2025).

113.0001
Definitions 113.001
County Treasurer as Chief Custodian of Money 113.002
County Treasurer’s Record of Receipts and Expenditures 113.003
Receipt of Money by County Treasurer 113.004
Classes of County Funds 113.005
Liability of County Treasurer 113.006
Liability of County Tax Assessor-collector 113.008
Reconciliation of Depository Accounts 113.009
Civil Liability of County Tax Assessor-collector 113.021
Requirement that Money Be Deposited with County Treasurer 113.022
Time for Making Deposits 113.023
Deposit Warrants 113.024
Deposit of Money Does Not Affect Ownership 113.041
Disbursement of Money by County Treasurer 113.042
Endorsement by County Treasurer 113.043
Countersignature by County Auditor 113.045
Comparison of Vouchers and Reports 113.046
Register of Orders for Payment Issued by Judge or Clerk 113.047
Disbursements for Salaries or Expenses 113.048
Disbursement of Money for Jury Service 113.061
Claims Register 113.063
Claims Information List 113.064
Approval of Claims by County Auditor 113.065
Requirement for Approval of Claim 113.901
Requirements for Approval of Accounts and Requisitions 113.902
Prosecution to Collect Debt Owed to County 113.903
Collection Made by One Officer on Behalf of Another

Verified:
May 26, 2025

§ 113.043. Countersignature by Cnty. Auditor's source at texas.gov

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Original Source: Section 113.043 — Countersignature by County Auditor, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/LG/htm/LG.113.htm#113.043 (last accessed May 10, 2025).