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Expenditure Object 7258 – Legal Services

 

Object Type: Cash — Professional Services and Fees
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Issue Date: 1993-09-14
Revised Date: 2012-04-10

Description


To record the payment for legal services.

Expenditure code 7258 includes, but is NOT limited to:

  • Legal Services (other)
  • Legal services obtained by agencies with delegated approval from the Texas Attorney General
  • Legal services requiring approval from the Texas Attorney General
  • Payments to the Texas Attorney General for legal services


Notes


The Texas Attorney General provides legal representation for all institutions of higher education and state agencies.  In order to request permission to hire outside legal counsel, all agencies must request the approval from the Texas Attorney General before entering into an agreement.



USAS Values


Appropriation Year 26
USAS Title LEGAL SERVICES
Object Group 10 – Expenditures
USAS Status A
Rev/Exp Category 09 – PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AND FEES



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