82R12367 EAH-F
	By: Perry	H.B. No. 3101

	A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
	AN ACT
	relating to the creation of the office of inspector general within
	the governor's office.
	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
	SECTION 1.  Subtitle B, Title 4, Government Code, is amended
	by adding Chapter 422 to read as follows:
	CHAPTER 422. OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
	Sec. 422.001.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "office" means
	the office of inspector general established under this chapter.
	Sec. 422.002.  OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL.  The office of
	inspector general is a division within the office of the governor.
	Sec. 422.003.  GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES.  (a)  The office is
	responsible for the investigation of fraudulent insurance acts,
	including Medicaid fraud and fraud under the workers' compensation
	system, in this state.
	(b)  The office shall:
	(1)  report to and perform duties as directed by the
	governor; and
	(2)  provide assistance to:
	(A)  inspectors general of state agencies who have
	jurisdiction over insurance; and
	(B)  the insurance fraud unit of the Texas
	Department of Insurance.
	Sec. 422.004.  CONTRACTS FOR INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES. The
	inspector general may contract with certified public accountants,
	qualified management consultants, or other professional experts as
	necessary to independently perform investigative services.
	Sec. 422.005.  GENERAL POWERS. The office has all the powers
	necessary or appropriate to carry out its responsibilities and
	functions under this chapter.
	Sec. 422.006.  COOPERATION WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS
	AND OTHER ENTITIES. (a)  The office shall provide information and
	evidence relating to criminal acts to the state auditor's office
	and appropriate law enforcement officials.
	(b)  The office shall refer matters for further civil,
	criminal, and administrative action to appropriate administrative
	and prosecutorial agencies, including the attorney general.
	SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2011.