The County Attorney serves as the legal counsel for county government and represents the county and county officials when they are named as parties in legal actions . The Sheriff acts as a law enforcement official, collects real property taxes, provides court security, and performs various other duties. The jailer has custody of the county jail and all persons committed to the jail. The Coroner investigates certain types of deaths and attempts to determine their cause. The Property Valuation Administrator assesses or estimates the value of property for taxation purposes .
Magistrates serve as members of fiscal court and conduct business of the county.
Constables are charged with serve various court documents such as summons, civil action, and warrants.