Texas county treasurers are responsible for the safekeeping and management of county money. They are elected by the voters of their county for a four-year term. Their duties include:
- Receiving and depositing: County treasurers receive and deposit all county revenues.
- Custodian: They are the chief custodian of county finances.
- Disbursing: They disburse funds as ordered by the Commissioners Court.
- Accounting: They record receipts and expenditures, reconcile bank statements, and keep detailed accounts of all transactions.
- Investing: They may be designated as the county's investment officer and invest county monies.
- Liaison: They act as the main liaison between the county and depository banks.
- Other duties: They may also prepare payroll, act as the county's human resources officer, and more.