The county treasurer is the county's banker. As the chief custodian of county finance, the county treasurer:

• Keeps and accounts for all money in a designated depository
• Pays and applies or disburses all money in such a manner as the Commissioners' Court may direct, by law
• Receives all money belonging to the county from whatever source

Records Maintenance
All receipts of any official that belong to the county must be turned over to the county treasurer daily. The county treasurer often acts as the chief liaison between the county and all depository banks. In this capacity, he or she maintains records of all deposits and withdrawals and reconciles all bank statements, thus assuring their accuracy and the safety of county funds.

Reporting
The county treasurer, who may be designated as the county's investment officer, is required to submit regular reports on county finance to the members of the Commissioners' Court to inspect and verify.