Texas Governor Greg Abbott has instructed the Texas Department of Public Safety and requested the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts to investigate the finances of Texas Southern University (TSU). This directive comes after the Texas State Auditor reported weaknesses in TSU’s financial oversight, contracting, processes, and reporting. The auditor’s findings suggest that these issues may involve hundreds of millions in state funds.
“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,” said Governor Abbott. “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.”
Governor Abbott’s action aims to ensure accountability for public funds used by TSU. The involvement of both law enforcement and financial oversight agencies reflects concerns about how state money has been managed at the university.
