Houston Daily

Governor Greg Abbott has ordered the Texas Rangers to investigate the City of Elgin over possible violations of state law related to financial management.

"There have been serious and potentially criminal accusations made against the City of Elgin that need to be investigated,” Governor Abbott stated. "Texans expect their elected officials to be honest stewards of taxpayer dollars and conduct the people's business openly, and in compliance with Texas law. Due to the accusations of chronic financial mismanagement, including inconsistent accounting practices and unreconciled bank accounts, in potential violation of multiple state laws, I directed the Texas Rangers to launch an investigation into the City of Elgin's finances to ensure transparency and full compliance with state law."

The investigation will focus on how Elgin manages its budget and finances, specifically looking for any breaches of state regulations. After completing their inquiry, if any legal violations are found, charges will be forwarded to prosecutors for appropriate action.