Opinion No.

Honorable Joe Resweber Harris County Attorney 1001 Preston, Suite 634 Houston, Texas 77002

Re: Fees collected in connection with handling of hot checks.

Dear Mr. Resweber:

You ask our opinion on the following questions:(1) May the Harris County Auditor prescribe or require the deposit of the fees collected by the Harris County District Attorney pursuant to Vernon's Ann. C.C.P. art. 53.08, in Fund 521, District Attorney Administration Fund, or in the Officers Fee Fund, pursuant to Art. 3912e, Sec. 5, V.A.C.S.?(2) May the County Auditor prescribe accounting and control procedures for the fees…