(a) The comptroller by rule may establish a system for state agencies to submit and approve electronically vouchers if the comptroller determines that the system will facilitate the operation and administration of the uniform statewide accounting system. The comptroller may establish an electronic method to approve a voucher submitted by a state agency.
(b) The degree of security for an electronic system must at least equal the degree of security for the nonelectronic approval of vouchers by state agencies under this chapter.

(c) Repealed by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1035, Sec. 90(a), eff. June 19, 1997.
(d) A system for the electronic submission and approval of vouchers may provide for the secretary of state to approve the comptroller’s account electronically.