Text of section effective on April 01, 2025
Sec. 544.0253.  CONDUCT OF PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION OF ALLEGED FRAUD OR ABUSE.  In conducting a preliminary investigation of an allegation of fraud or abuse and before the allegation may proceed to a full investigation, the office of inspector general must:
(1)  review the allegation and all facts and evidence relating to the allegation; and
(2)  prepare a preliminary investigation report that documents:
(A)  the allegation;
(B)  the evidence the office reviewed, if available;
(C)  the procedures the office used to conduct the preliminary investigation;
(D)  the preliminary investigation findings; and
(E)  the office's determination of whether a full investigation is warranted.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 769 (H.B. 4611), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2025.