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TX Govt Code § 44.108 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys|Chapter 44 - Criminal District Attorneys|Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Particular Counties|Section 44.108. Austin County

Sec. 44.108.  AUSTIN COUNTY.  (a)  The criminal district attorney of Austin County must meet the following qualifications:(1)  be at least 30 years old;(2)  have been a practicing attorney in this state for at least five years;  and(3)  have been a resident of Austin County for at least two years before his election or appointment.(b)  The criminal district attorney shall represent the state in all matters in the district and inferior courts in the county.  The criminal district attorney shall perform the other duties that are conferred by general law on district and county attorneys.  This subsection does not prevent the county from retaining other legal counsel as it considers appropriate.  The criminal district attorney may represent any county official or employee of Austin County in any civil matter in a court in the county if the matter arises out of the performance of official duties by the official or employee.(c)  The criminal district attorney shall collect the fees, commissions, and perquisites that are provided by law for similar services rendered by a district or county attorney.(d)  The criminal district attorney does not represent the state in criminal cases before the municipal courts in Austin County.(e)  The criminal district attorney shall receive salary and compensation from the state in the amount provided by the General Appropriations Act for district attorneys.  The Commissioners Court of Austin County may supplement the salary of the criminal district attorney paid by the state.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 216, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.|
TX Govt Code § 44.111 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys|Chapter 44 - Criminal District Attorneys|Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Particular Counties|Section 44.111. Bastrop County

Sec. 44.111.  BASTROP COUNTY.  (a)  The criminal district attorney of Bastrop County shall attend each term and session of the district courts in Bastrop County and each term and session of the inferior courts of the county held for the transaction of criminal business.  He shall exclusively represent the state in all criminal matters before those courts and any other court in which Bastrop County has pending business.(b)  The criminal district attorney has all the powers, duties, and privileges in Bastrop County that are conferred by law on county and district attorneys in the various counties and districts.(c)  The criminal district attorney shall collect the fees, commissions, and perquisites that are provided by law for similar services rendered by a district or county attorney.(d)  The supplemental compensation paid to the criminal district attorney by the county and the salaries of the staff of the criminal district attorney shall be paid from the officers' salary fund if that fund is adequate.  If that fund is not adequate, the commissioners court shall transfer the necessary funds from the general fund of the county to the officers' salary fund.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1342 (S.B. 1951), Sec. 3(c), eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Govt Code § 44.115 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys|Chapter 44 - Criminal District Attorneys|Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Particular Counties|Section 44.115. Bexar County

Sec. 44.115.  BEXAR COUNTY.  (a)  The criminal district attorney of Bexar County shall attend each term and session of the district, county, and justice courts in Bexar County held for the transaction of criminal business and shall exclusively represent the state in all matters before those courts.  He shall represent Bexar County in any court in which the county has pending business.  He serves as the district attorney for each district court in the county.(b)  The criminal district attorney has all the powers, duties, and privileges in Bexar County that are conferred by law on district and county attorneys.(c)  The criminal district attorney shall collect the fees, commissions, and perquisites that are provided by law for similar services rendered by a district or county attorney and shall deposit them in the proper county funds as provided by law.(d)  The criminal district attorney does not represent the state in criminal cases before the municipal courts in Bexar County.(e)  The Commissioners Court of Bexar County, acting in conjunction with and on the approval of the criminal district attorney, may employ special counsel, learned in the law, to represent the county in a condemnation or eminent domain proceeding, particularly in a case involving the acquisition of rights-of-way.  The employment shall be for the time and on the terms that the commissioners court and the criminal district attorney consider necessary and proper.  The employment may be terminated in the manner provided by law for the removal of an assistant, investigator, or other employee of the criminal district attorney.(f)  The Commissioners Court of Bexar County may accept gifts and grants from any individual, partnership, corporation, trust, foundation, association, or governmental entity for the purpose of financing or assisting effective prosecution, crime prevention or suppression, rehabilitation of offenders, or crime victim's assistance in Bexar County.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 2.59(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Govt Code § 44.119 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys|Chapter 44 - Criminal District Attorneys|Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Particular Counties|Section 44.119. Bowie County

Sec. 44.119.  BOWIE COUNTY.  (a)  The criminal district attorney of Bowie County shall represent the state in all cases in the district and inferior courts of Bowie County and shall perform all other duties required of district and county attorneys under general law.(b)  All general laws relating to county or district attorneys apply to the criminal district attorney.(c)  Repealed by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 1045, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 1045, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Govt Code § 44.120 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys|Chapter 44 - Criminal District Attorneys|Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Particular Counties|Section 44.120. Brazoria County

Sec. 44.120.  BRAZORIA COUNTY.  (a)  The criminal district attorney of Brazoria County shall attend each term and session of the district courts of Brazoria County and each term and session of the inferior courts of the county held for the transaction of criminal business and shall exclusively represent the state in all criminal matters before those courts.  He shall represent Brazoria County in any court in which the county has pending business.(b)  The criminal district attorney has all the powers, duties, and privileges in Brazoria County that are conferred by law on county and district attorneys in the various counties and districts.(c)  The criminal district attorney shall collect the fees, commissions, and perquisites that are provided by law for similar services rendered by a district or county attorney.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Govt Code § 44.128 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys|Chapter 44 - Criminal District Attorneys|Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Particular Counties|Section 44.128. Caldwell County

Sec. 44.128.  CALDWELL COUNTY.  (a)  The criminal district attorney of Caldwell County must be at least 25 years old and must have been a practicing attorney in this state for at least five years.(b)  The criminal district attorney shall attend each term and session of the district courts in Caldwell County and each session and term of the inferior courts of the county held for the transaction of criminal business and shall exclusively represent the state in all criminal matters before those courts.(c)  The criminal district attorney shall perform the duties conferred by law on the county and district attorneys in the various counties and districts.(d)  The criminal district attorney shall collect the fees, commissions, and perquisites that are provided by law for similar services rendered by a district or county attorney.(e)  The Commissioners Court of Caldwell County may supplement the salary of the criminal district attorney paid by the state.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Govt Code § 44.129 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys|Chapter 44 - Criminal District Attorneys|Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Particular Counties|Section 44.129. Calhoun County

Sec. 44.129.  CALHOUN COUNTY.  (a)  The criminal district attorney of Calhoun County shall attend each term and session of the district and inferior courts of Calhoun County, except municipal courts, held for the transaction of criminal business, and shall exclusively represent the state in all criminal matters before those courts.(b)  The criminal district attorney shall represent Calhoun County in any court in which the county has pending business.  This subsection does not prevent the county from retaining other legal counsel in a civil matter as it considers appropriate.(c)  The criminal district attorney has all the powers, duties, and privileges in Calhoun County that are conferred by law on county and district attorneys in the various counties and districts.(d)  The criminal district attorney shall collect the fees, commissions, and perquisites that are provided by law for similar services rendered by a district or county attorney.(e)  The criminal district attorney is entitled to receive a salary from the state in the amount provided by general law for the compensation of district attorneys.  The Commissioners Court of Calhoun County may supplement the compensation paid by the state.(f)  The criminal district attorney, for the purpose of conducting the affairs of the office, may appoint the assistant criminal district attorneys that the Commissioners Court of Calhoun County may authorize.  The salary of an assistant criminal district attorney must be at least $4,800 a year.(g)  The criminal district attorney may employ as many stenographers as the Commissioners Court of Calhoun County may authorize.  The salary of a stenographer employed by the criminal district attorney must be at least $3,000 a year.(h)  The supplemental compensation paid to the criminal district attorney by the county and the salaries of the assistant criminal district attorneys and stenographers employed by the criminal district attorney shall be paid from the officers' salary fund if that fund is adequate.  If the officers' salary fund is not adequate, the commissioners court shall transfer the necessary funds from the general fund of the county to the officers' salary fund.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Govt Code § 44.134 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys|Chapter 44 - Criminal District Attorneys|Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Particular Counties|Section 44.134. Cass County

Sec. 44.134.  CASS COUNTY.  (a)  The criminal district attorney of Cass County shall attend each term and session of the district courts in Cass County and each term and session of the inferior courts of the county held for the transaction of criminal business and shall exclusively represent the state in all criminal matters before those courts.  He shall represent Cass County in any court in which the county has pending business.(b)  The criminal district attorney has all the powers, duties, and privileges in Cass County that are conferred by law on county and district attorneys in the various counties and districts.(c)  The criminal district attorney shall collect the fees, commissions, and perquisites that are provided by law for similar services rendered by a district or county attorney.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Govt Code § 44.143 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys|Chapter 44 - Criminal District Attorneys|Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Particular Counties|Section 44.143. Collin County

Sec. 44.143.  COLLIN COUNTY.  (a)  The criminal district attorney of Collin County shall attend each term and session of the district courts in Collin County held for the transaction of criminal business.  He shall represent the state in all criminal and civil cases in the courts in the county unless otherwise provided by law.(b)  The criminal district attorney has all the powers, duties, and privileges in Collin County relating to criminal or civil matters involving the county or state that are conferred by law on county and district attorneys in the various counties and districts.(c)  A vacancy in the office of criminal district attorney is filled by appointment by the Commissioners Court of Collin County.  The appointee holds office until the next general election.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 521, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1081, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Govt Code § 44.146 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys|Chapter 44 - Criminal District Attorneys|Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Particular Counties|Section 44.146. Comal County

Sec. 44.146.  COMAL COUNTY.  (a)  The criminal district attorney of Comal County must meet the following qualifications:(1)  be at least 30 years old;(2)  have been a practicing attorney in this state for at least five years;  and(3)  be a resident of Comal County.(b)  The criminal district attorney has all the powers, duties, and privileges in Comal County that are conferred by law on county and district attorneys in the various counties and districts.(c)  The criminal district attorney shall collect the fees, commissions, and perquisites that are provided by law for similar services rendered by a district or county attorney.(d)  The criminal district attorney shall, with the approval of the commissioners court, appoint an assistant district attorney and other personnel necessary to the proper performance of the district attorney's duties.  The commissioners court shall pay the salaries of the staff and necessary operating expenses of the office from county funds.(e)  The criminal district attorney shall, with the advice and consent of the commissioners court, designate one or more individuals to act as assistant criminal district attorney with exclusive responsibility for assisting the commissioners court.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 412, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Govt Code § 44.157 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys|Chapter 44 - Criminal District Attorneys|Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Particular Counties|Section 44.157. Dallas County

Sec. 44.157.  DALLAS COUNTY.  (a)  The criminal district attorney of Dallas County shall attend every term of the Criminal Court of Dallas County and of the Criminal District Court No. 2 of Dallas County and shall represent the state in all matters before those courts.  The criminal district attorney has exclusive control of criminal cases and all cases heard on habeas corpus in the courts of Dallas County and serves as the district attorney of all the district courts in Dallas County.(b)  The criminal district attorney has all the powers, duties, and privileges in Dallas County that are conferred by law on county and district attorneys in the various counties and districts.(c)  The criminal district attorney shall collect the fees and commissions that are provided by law for similar services rendered by a district or county attorney.  Not earlier than December 1 and not later than December 31 of each year, the criminal district attorney shall make a complete report to the county judge of Dallas County of the fees collected by the criminal district attorney.(d)  No other person may perform a duty of the criminal district attorney as provided by this section unless the criminal district attorney and his assistants are absent from the county or refuse or are unable to perform the duty.(e)  to (g) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1463, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1463, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 44.159 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys|Chapter 44 - Criminal District Attorneys|Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Particular Counties|Section 44.159. Deaf Smith County

Sec. 44.159.  DEAF SMITH COUNTY.  (a)  The criminal district attorney of Deaf Smith County shall attend each term and session of the district courts in Deaf Smith County and shall represent the state in all criminal and civil cases in the courts in the county.(b)  The criminal district attorney has all the powers, duties, and privileges in Deaf Smith County relating to criminal or civil matters involving the county or state that are conferred by law on county and district attorneys in the various counties and districts.(c)  The criminal district attorney shall assist the county attorney in Oldham County on his request or, in the event of his inability to act, on appointment by the judge of the district court in Oldham County.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., 1st C.S., ch. 8, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.|
TX Govt Code § 44.161 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys|Chapter 44 - Criminal District Attorneys|Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Particular Counties|Section 44.161. Denton County

Sec. 44.161.  DENTON COUNTY.  (a)  The criminal district attorney of Denton County must be at least 28 years old, must have been a practicing attorney in this state for at least five years, and must have been a resident of Denton County for at least three years before his election or appointment.(b)  The criminal district attorney shall attend each term and session of the district and inferior courts of Denton County, except municipal courts, held for the transaction of criminal business and shall exclusively represent the state in all criminal matters before those courts.(c)  The criminal district attorney shall represent Denton County in any court in which the county has pending business.  This subsection does not prevent the county from retaining other legal counsel in a civil matter as it considers appropriate.(d)  The criminal district attorney has all the powers, duties, and privileges in Denton County relating to criminal or civil matters involving the county or state that are conferred by law on county and district attorneys in the various counties and districts.(e)  The criminal district attorney shall collect the fees, commissions, and perquisites that are provided by law for similar services rendered by a district or county attorney.(f)  The Commissioners Court of Denton County may, in its discretion, supplement the compensation paid by the state to the criminal district attorney.  The supplemental compensation paid by the county shall be paid from the officers' salary fund of the county if that fund is adequate.  If that fund is not adequate, the commissioners court shall transfer the necessary funds from the general funds of the county to the officers' salary fund.(g)  The criminal district attorney may not engage in the private practice of law, whether or not he receives compensation for that practice.(h)  The criminal district attorney, for the purpose of conducting the affairs of the office, may appoint the assistant criminal district attorneys, investigators, stenographers, clerks, and other personnel that the Commissioners Court of Denton County may authorize.  The salaries of the members of the staff of the criminal district attorney shall be paid in equal monthly or bimonthly installments from the officers' salary fund of the county.(i)  The legislature may provide the supplemental funds to the criminal district attorney it considers necessary for supplementation of his staff.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Govt Code § 44.167 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys|Chapter 44 - Criminal District Attorneys|Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Particular Counties|Section 44.167. Eastland County

Sec. 44.167.  EASTLAND COUNTY.  (a)  The criminal district attorney of Eastland County shall attend each term and session of the district courts in Eastland County and shall represent the state in all criminal and civil cases in the courts of the county.(b)  The criminal district attorney has all the powers, duties, and privileges in Eastland County relating to criminal or civil matters involving the county or state that are conferred by law on county and district attorneys in the various counties and districts.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Govt Code § 44.174 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys|Chapter 44 - Criminal District Attorneys|Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Particular Counties|Section 44.174. Fannin County

Sec. 44.174.  FANNIN COUNTY.  (a)  The criminal district attorney shall attend each term and session of the district courts in Fannin County and each term and session of the inferior courts of the county held for the transaction of criminal business and shall exclusively represent the state in all criminal matters before those courts.(b)  The criminal district attorney shall perform the duties conferred by law on county and district attorneys in the various counties and districts.(c)  The criminal district attorney shall collect the fees, commissions, and perquisites that are provided by law for similar services rendered by a district or county attorney.(d)  The criminal district attorney is entitled to receive in equal monthly installments compensation from the state equal to the amount paid by the state to district attorneys. The state compensation shall be paid by the comptroller as appropriated by the legislature.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 277 (H.B. 421), Sec. 2, eff. January 1, 2008.|