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This bill requires public institutions of higher education that have an existing system for reporting suspected fraud, waste, and abuse involving state resources to promptly forward any such reports to the state auditor's office within two business days of receiving them. The bill defines "institution of higher education" according to Section 61.003 of the Texas Education Code, which typically includes public colleges and universities in Texas. By mandating quick reporting to the state auditor, the legislation aims to enhance transparency and accountability in how public higher education institutions handle potential misuse of state resources. The bill will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in both legislative chambers, or otherwise will become effective on September 1, 2025. This proposed law creates a new section (51.9762) in the Texas Education Code to establish this reporting requirement.

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