Texas Governor Greg Abbott has instructed the Texas Department of Public Safety and requested the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts to begin investigations into the finances of Texas Southern University (TSU). This action follows a report from the Texas State Auditor, who found shortcomings in oversight, contracting, processes, and reporting that involve hundreds of millions in state funds.
Governor Abbott stated, “The Texas State Auditor uncovered significant financial and operational issues with Texas Southern University’s accounting procedures, alleging the potential misappropriation of hundreds of millions of dollars. Today, I directed the Texas Rangers to launch an investigation and called on the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts to assist them in their efforts to fully analyze their finances. Waste, fraud, and abuse will not be tolerated. TSU’s Board of Regents and all university officials must fully cooperate with these investigations to ensure taxpayer dollars are not squandered.”
The investigation is expected to focus on financial management practices at TSU after state authorities highlighted concerns about possible misuse or lack of proper control over public funds allocated to the university.
