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Hays County treasurer asks court to authorize outside legal opinion on invoices from canceled procurement
Summary
Hays County Treasurer Daphne Tonorio told the court she wants an outside attorney to review invoices tied to a recently canceled procurement pool to protect her bond and ensure the invoices can be paid; the court directed the county DA's civil division to solicit possible engagements for that review.
Hays County Treasurer Daphne Tonorio asked the Commissioners Court on Thursday for permission to obtain an outside legal opinion on several invoices tied to a procurement pool the court previously canceled. Tonorio said she wants independent confirmation that the invoices can be legally paid and protection for her public‑official bond if later questions arise about the disbursements.
Why it matters: Tonorio said state law makes her personally responsible for improper disbursements and that, while she expects the invoices are valid, she is seeking a second legal opinion to avoid…
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