County Auditor

What a County Auditor Does in Texas

Texas Government created the County Auditor position in 1905 to address a need for maintaining checks and balances in county governments and ensure no one branch of government would be without accountability in complying with the State’s statutes.

• The County Auditor’s primary responsibility is to maintain the integrity of financial administration in county government.  
• The County Auditor is appointed by a District Judge, and base duties include:
  • Prepare and administer accounting records for all county funds
  • Audit the records and accounts of the various county departments
  • Verify the validity and legality of all county disbursements
  • Forecasts financial data for budgetary formulation purposes
  • Some duties may vary by County based on need and/or population per statute.  

For more complete information about the responsibilities of the county auditor and other county officials, see the 2023 Guide to Texas Laws for County Officials (PDF).

County Auditor Requirements

County Auditors/CPAs are required to attain 40 hours during each two-year appointment. A Texas County Auditor must be a competent accountant with at least two years of auditing and accounting experience. 

See the full continuing education requirements and more.

Legal source: V.T.C.A., Tex. Local Gov't. Code, Sec. 84.0085.