Yes. HCDE: Adheres to requirements related to conflict of interest laws.
Adopts policies and procedures that comply with all IRS guidelines for employment and contracted services. Follows all statutes written for school districts unless the statute conflicts with Chapters 17 or 18 of the Texas Education Code. Abides by the following legal basis for operation: HCDE Board Policy
Texas Education Code: The Harris County Department of Education was created by the Texas Legislature in 1889 under Texas Education Code, Chapter 17. COUNTY ADMINISTRATION, SUBCHAPTER C. COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT and Chapter 18. COUNTYWIDE EQUALIZATION FUND OR COUNTY UNIT SYSTEM OF EQUALIZATION TAXATION (Repealed 1993). Follows Texas Education Code, Title 2. Public Education, Chapter 44 FISCAL MANAGEMENT when it does not conflict with Chapters 17 and 18.
Jesus Amezcua, RTSBA, CPA, CPFIM, PhD,
Assistant Superintendent/CFO