Sec. 111.00452.  EMPLOYMENT OF INVESTIGATORS.  (a)  In addition to the authority granted by Section 111.0045, an investigator employed under that section may investigate:
(1)  any criminal offense under this code; or
(2)  any criminal offense under any other law if the offense relates directly or indirectly to a tax, fee, penalty, or charge administered, collected, or enforced by the comptroller.
(b)  An investigator commissioned by the comptroller as a peace officer has the powers of a peace officer coextensive with the boundaries of this state.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 68 (S.B. 934), Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2011.