Comptroller Don Huffines has launched a whistleblower portal for Texans to report suspected fraud, corruption, tax evasion, waste, and abuse involving state tax dollars.
According to the comptroller’s office, the portal sends reports securely and directly to investigators in its Law Enforcement Operations division. Users can provide detailed information, upload supporting documentation, and choose to remain anonymous.
The agency said reports can concern government officials accused of misusing taxpayer money, businesses and nonprofits suspected of violating state tax law, and individuals who evade taxes.
“Texans see things we cannot. If you witness or suspect fraud, tax evasion, waste, or abuse, report it,” Huffines said in announcing the portal.
The initiative is intended to help investigators identify wrongdoing and recover public money.
“Fraudsters, tax cheats, and anyone misusing taxpayer money should take notice,” Huffines stated. “We will aggressively pursue anyone who defrauds the state of Texas, and now every Texan can help us find them.”
The comptroller’s office described its Law Enforcement Operations division, known as LEO, as a statewide police organization commissioned under authority granted by the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure and Tax Code. The agency said the division was reorganized when Huffines took office on August 1.
Its investigators pursue suspected tax crimes, including sales taxes collected but not remitted to the state, as well as offenses involving motor fuel, tobacco, and motor vehicle taxes.
The division also investigates allegations involving the misuse of taxpayer money, perjury on government forms, and tampering with government records, according to the agency. Its work can include money laundering and organized crime cases when warranted.
Investigators partner with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies and seek to recover money taken through unlawful activity, the comptroller’s office said.
Texans can submit reports through the Law Enforcement Operations whistleblower portal on the comptroller’s website.
