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2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 43 - District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Districts › Section 43.117. 31st Judicial District

Sec. 43.117.  31ST JUDICIAL DISTRICT.  The voters of the 31st Judicial District elect a district attorney.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 91, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 43 - District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Districts › Section 43.118. 32nd Judicial District

Sec. 43.118.  32ND JUDICIAL DISTRICT.  The voters of the 32nd Judicial District elect a district attorney.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 43 - District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Districts › Section 43.119. 33rd Judicial District

Sec. 43.119.  33RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT.  The voters of Blanco, Burnet, Llano, and San Saba Counties elect a district attorney for the 33rd and 424th Judicial Districts.
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. 12, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 43 - District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Districts › Section 43.121. 35th Judicial District

Sec. 43.121.  35TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.  (a)  The voters of the 35th Judicial District elect a district attorney.
(b)  Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1027, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
(c)  Repealed by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 819, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
(d)  The district attorney also performs the duties of the county attorney of Brown County.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 2.52(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1987;  Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 892, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1989;  Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 2, Sec. 16.01(22), eff. Aug. 28, 1989;  Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 819, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1993;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1027, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 43 - District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Districts › Section 43.122. 36th Judicial District

Sec. 43.122.  36TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.  The voters of San Patricio County elect a district attorney for the 36th Judicial District who represents the state in that district court only in that county.  In addition to exercising the duties and authority conferred on district attorneys by general law, the district attorney represents the state in all criminal cases in the district courts in that county.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1182 (S.B. 1139), Sec. 3.09(a), eff. September 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 43 - District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Districts › Section 43.123. 38th Judicial District

Sec. 43.123.  38TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.  (a)  The voters of the 38th Judicial District elect a district attorney.
(b)  Expired.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 606 (S.B. 891), Sec. 6.03(a), eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 43 - District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Districts › Section 43.124. 39th Judicial District

Sec. 43.124.  39TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.  The voters of the 39th Judicial District elect a district attorney.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 43 - District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Districts › Section 43.1243. 42nd Judicial District

Sec. 43.1243.  42ND JUDICIAL DISTRICT.  (a)  The voters of Coleman County elect a district attorney for the 42nd Judicial District who represents the state in that district court only in Coleman County.
(b)  The Coleman County district attorney shall perform all of the duties in Coleman County required by district attorneys by general law and shall represent the state in criminal cases pending in the district court of the county.  The district attorney has control of any case heard on habeas corpus before any civil district or criminal court of the county.
(c)  The district attorney has all of the powers, duties, and privileges in Coleman County relating to criminal matters for and on behalf of the state that are conferred on district attorneys in other counties and districts.
(d)  The comptroller of public accounts shall pay directly to the district attorney of Coleman County a salary equal to the salary authorized by the General Appropriations Act for a district attorney.  The salary shall be paid in equal monthly installments on the first day of each month.
(e)  The Commissioners Court of Coleman County may supplement the district attorney's salary in an amount to be set by the commissioners court.
(f)  The district attorney shall collect the fees, commissions, and perquisites that are provided by law for similar services rendered by district or county attorneys.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., 1st C.S., ch. 8, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 43 - District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Districts › Section 43.125. 43rd Judicial District

Sec. 43.125.  43RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT.  The voters of the 43rd Judicial District elect a district attorney who represents the state in all cases before the 43rd and 415th district courts.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1306, Sec. 3(c), eff. Sept. 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 43 - District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Districts › Section 43.126. 46th Judicial District

Sec. 43.126.  46TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.  The voters of the 46th Judicial District elect a district attorney.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 43 - District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Districts › Section 43.127. 47th Judicial District

Sec. 43.127.  47TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.  (a)  The voters of Armstrong and Potter counties elect a district attorney for the 47th Judicial District who represents the state in that district court only in those counties.
(b)  The district attorney of the 47th Judicial District also acts as the district attorney for the 108th Judicial District.
(c)  The district attorney also represents the state in all criminal cases before the district courts of Potter and Armstrong counties.
(d)  The number of assistants and other office personnel employed by the district attorney and the compensation of the personnel are subject to the approval of the Commissioners Court of Potter County.
(e)  The Commissioners Court of Potter County may pay the salaries of the office personnel of the district attorney from the officers' salary fund, the general fund, any other available fund, or any combination of those funds.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 43 - District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Districts › Section 43.128. 49th Judicial District

Sec. 43.128.  49TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.  (a)  The voters of the 49th Judicial District elect a district attorney.
(b)  The district attorney represents the state in all criminal cases in Webb County.
(c)  The district attorney also represents the state in the 111th District Court in all criminal cases and in all other matters in which the state is a party.
(d)  Repealed by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 1045, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
(e)  The commissioners court of any county in the district may provide the salary of any member of the district attorney's staff and may prescribe as a qualification for retaining a job that a member of the staff reside in the county.
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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 43 - District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Districts › Section 43.129. 50th Judicial District

Sec. 43.129.  50TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.  The voters of the 50th Judicial District elect a district attorney.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 43 - District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Districts › Section 43.130. 51st Judicial District

Sec. 43.130.  51ST JUDICIAL DISTRICT.  (a)  The voters of the 51st Judicial District elect a district attorney who represents the state in all criminal and habeas corpus cases in that district court.
(b)  The district attorney of the 51st Judicial District may request the district attorney of the 119th Judicial District to assist in the trial of a criminal or habeas corpus case in Tom Green County.  The district attorney of the 51st Judicial District has absolute control and management of those cases.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 43 - District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Districts › Section 43.131. 52nd Judicial District

Sec. 43.131.  52ND JUDICIAL DISTRICT.  The voters of the 52nd Judicial District elect a district attorney.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 43 - District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Districts › Section 43.132. 53rd Judicial District

Sec. 43.132.  53RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT.  (a)  The voters of the 53rd Judicial District elect a district attorney.  In addition to performing the other duties provided by law for district attorneys, the district attorney represents the state in all criminal cases before all the district courts of Travis County.
(b)  The Commissioners Court of Travis County may supplement the salaries paid by the state to the assistant district attorneys and to the district attorney.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 2.53, eff. Sept. 1, 1987;  Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 819, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 43 - District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Districts › Section 43.133. 63rd Judicial District

Sec. 43.133.  63RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT.  (a)  The voters of the 63rd Judicial District elect a district attorney.
(b)  The district attorney for the 63rd Judicial District also acts as district attorney for the 83rd Judicial District in Terrell and Val Verde counties.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1337, Sec. 18, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 43 - District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Districts › Section 43.134. 64th Judicial District

Sec. 43.134.  64TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.  (a)  The voters of Hale County elect a district attorney for the 64th Judicial District who represents the state in that district court only in Hale County.
(b)  The district attorney also represents the state in all criminal cases before the county court and the justice courts in Hale County.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 198, Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 1987.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 787 (S.B. 1166), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1103 (H.B. 4833), Sec. 16(a), eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 43 - District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Districts › Section 43.135. 66th Judicial District

Sec. 43.135.  66TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.  The voters of the 66th Judicial District elect a district attorney.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 43 - District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Districts › Section 43.136. 69th Judicial District

Sec. 43.136.  69TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.  (a)  The voters of the 69th Judicial District elect a district attorney.
(b)  Any commissioners court in the district may supplement the state salary of the district attorney in an amount set by the commissioners court.  In addition, a commissioners court may compensate the district attorney for the prosecution of misdemeanors in the manner and amount determined by the commissioners court.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 2.54(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 43 - District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Districts › Section 43.137. 70th Judicial District

Sec. 43.137.  70TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.  (a)  The voters of the 70th Judicial District elect a district attorney.
(b)  The district attorney of the 70th Judicial District shall also act as district attorney for the 161st Judicial District.
(c)  In addition to exercising the duties and authority conferred on district attorneys by general law, the district attorney represents the state in the district and inferior courts in Ector County in all criminal cases, juvenile matters under Title 3, Family Code, and matters involving children's protective services.
(d)  The district attorney has no power, duty, or privilege in any civil matter, other than civil asset forfeiture and civil bond forfeiture matters.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 934 (H.B. 3774), Sec. 14.01, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 43 - District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Districts › Section 43.138. 76th Judicial District

Sec. 43.138.  76TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.  The voters of Titus and Camp counties elect a district attorney for the 76th Judicial District who represents the state in all matters pending before the district court in those counties.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 43 - District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Districts › Section 43.139. 79th Judicial District

Sec. 43.139.  79TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.  (a)  The voters of the 79th Judicial District elect a district attorney.
(b)  The commissioners courts of the counties comprising the district may supplement the state salary of the district attorney in the amount of $2,500 a year.  The commissioners court of each county in the district shall pay a proportionate share of the supplemental salary according to the population of the county.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 43 - District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Districts › Section 43.140. 81st Judicial District

Sec. 43.140.  81ST JUDICIAL DISTRICT.  The voters of the 81st Judicial District elect a district attorney.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 43 - District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Districts › Section 43.141. 83rd Judicial District

Sec. 43.141.  83RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT.  (a)  The voters of Brewster, Jeff Davis, Pecos, and Presidio counties elect a district attorney for the 83rd Judicial District.
(b)  The district attorney for the 83rd district also acts as district attorney for the 394th Judicial District in Brewster, Jeff Davis, and Presidio counties.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 704, Sec. 22, eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 797, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2001;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 24, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 43 - District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Districts › Section 43.142. 84th Judicial District

Sec. 43.142.  84TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.  (a)  The voters of Hansford and Hutchinson counties elect a district attorney for the 84th Judicial District who represents the state in that district court only in those counties.
(b)  The district attorney may appoint an assistant district attorney with the approval of the commissioners courts of the counties comprising the district.
(c)  The salary and expenses of the assistant district attorney shall be paid by the counties comprising the district in proportion to the population of the counties.  The salary shall be paid in equal monthly installments.  Expense claims shall be paid at the end of each month on the approval of the district attorney.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 43 - District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Districts › Section 43.143. 85th Judicial District

Sec. 43.143.  85TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.  (a)  The voters of the 85th Judicial District elect a district attorney.
(b)  The district attorney, with the approval of the Commissioners Court of Brazos County, may appoint the assistant district attorneys, investigators, stenographers, secretaries, clerks, and other personnel that he considers necessary to carry out the duties of the office.
(c)  An investigator appointed by the district attorney must take the constitutional oath of office when appointed.
(d)  The Commissioners Court of Brazos County may accept gifts and grants from any individual, partnership, corporation, trust, foundation, association, or political subdivision for the purpose of financing adequate and effective prosecution, crime prevention, or rehabilitation programs within the county or district that are approved by the district attorney.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 43 - District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Districts › Section 43.144. 88th Judicial District

Sec. 43.144.  88TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.  The voters of Hardin County elect a district attorney for the 88th Judicial District.  The district attorney acts as district attorney in Hardin County only.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1352, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 43 - District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Districts › Section 43.145. 90th Judicial District

Sec. 43.145.  90TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.  The voters of the 90th Judicial District elect a district attorney.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 43 - District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Districts › Section 43.146. 97th Judicial District

Sec. 43.146.  97TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.  (a)  The voters of the 97th Judicial District elect a district attorney.
(b)  The district attorney, with the approval of the commissioners courts of the counties comprising the district, may appoint assistants, investigators, and office personnel as he considers necessary.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 43 - District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Districts › Section 43.147. 100th Judicial District

Sec. 43.147.  100TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.  The voters of the 100th Judicial District elect a district attorney.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 43 - District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Districts › Section 43.148. 105th Judicial District

Sec. 43.148.  105TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.  (a)  The voters of Nueces County elect a district attorney for the 105th Judicial District who has the same powers and duties as other district attorneys and serves all the district, county, and justice courts of Nueces County.
(b)  The district attorney shall attend each term and session of the district, county, and justice courts of Nueces County and shall represent the state in criminal cases pending in those courts.  The district attorney has control of any case heard on petition of writ of habeas corpus before any district or inferior court in the district.
(c)  The commissioners court of Nueces County may supplement the state salary of the district attorney.  The amount of the supplement may not exceed $12,000 a year.   The supplemental salary may be paid from the officers' salary fund of the county.  If that fund is inadequate, the commissioners court may transfer the necessary funds from the general fund of the county.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 387, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1342 (S.B. 1951), Sec. 14, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 43 - District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Districts › Section 43.149. 106th Judicial District

Sec. 43.149.  106TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.  The voters of the 106th Judicial District elect a district attorney.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 43 - District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Districts › Section 43.150. 109th Judicial District

Sec. 43.150.  109TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.  The voters of Crane and Winkler counties elect a district attorney for the 109th Judicial District who represents the state in that district court only in those counties.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 318 (H.B. 2288), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 43 - District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Districts › Section 43.151. 110th Judicial District

Sec. 43.151.  110TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.  (a)  The voters of the 110th Judicial District elect a district attorney.
(b)  The commissioners court of Briscoe or Dickens County may supplement the state salary of the district attorney in an amount set by the commissioners court.  The commissioners court may pay the supplemental salary from the officers' salary fund, the general fund, any other available fund, or any combination of those funds.
(c)  If there is no county attorney in Briscoe, Dickens, Floyd, or Motley County, the district attorney may perform the duties of county attorney for the county.  The commissioners court of the county in which the district attorney is performing the duties of county attorney may compensate the district attorney for the prosecution of misdemeanors in the county.  The commissioners court shall determine the amount of the compensation and the manner of its payment.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 936, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 1987;  Acts 1990, 71st Leg., 6th C.S., ch. 18, Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 1990.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 43 - District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Districts › Section 43.152. 112th Judicial District

Sec. 43.152.  112TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.  The voters of the 112th Judicial District elect a district attorney.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 80 (S.B. 441), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 43 - District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Districts › Section 43.153. 118th Judicial District

Sec. 43.153.  118TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.  (a)  The voters of the 118th Judicial District elect a district attorney.
(b)  The district attorney also represents the state in all criminal cases before the County Court of Glasscock County.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 43 - District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Districts › Section 43.154. 119th Judicial District

Sec. 43.154.  119TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.  (a)  The voters of the 119th Judicial District elect a district attorney who represents the state in all criminal and habeas corpus cases in that district court.
(b)  The district attorney of the 119th Judicial District may request the district attorney of the 51st Judicial District to assist in the trial of a criminal or habeas corpus case before the 119th District Court.  The district attorney of the 119th Judicial District has absolute control and management of those cases.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 43 - District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Districts › Section 43.155. 123rd Judicial District

Sec. 43.155.  123RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT.  The voters of Shelby County elect a district attorney for the 123rd Judicial District who represents the state in that district only in that 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. 6, eff. Jan. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 43 - District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Districts › Section 43.156. 132nd Judicial District

Sec. 43.156.  132ND JUDICIAL DISTRICT.  (a)  The voters of the 132nd Judicial District elect a district attorney.
(b)  Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1182 , Sec. 2.08(b), eff. September 1, 2015.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1182 (S.B. 1139), Sec. 2.08(b), eff. September 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 43 - District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Districts › Section 43.157. 142nd Judicial District

Sec. 43.157.  142ND JUDICIAL DISTRICT.  (a)  The voters of the 142nd Judicial District elect a district attorney.
(b)  The district attorney represents the state in criminal cases in all district and inferior courts other than municipal courts having jurisdiction in Midland County.
(c)  The district attorney has all of the powers, duties, and privileges conferred by law on district and prosecuting attorneys relating to:
(1)  the prosecution of felony and misdemeanor criminal cases;
(2)  matters directly relating to criminal cases, including asset and bond forfeitures;  and
(3)  delinquent children, children in need of supervision, and protective orders under Chapter 71, Family Code.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 811, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1989;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 465, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 43 - District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Districts › Section 43.158. 143rd Judicial District

Sec. 43.158.  143RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT.  The voters of the 143rd Judicial District elect a district attorney.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 43 - District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Districts › Section 43.159. 145th Judicial District

Sec. 43.159.  145TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.  (a)  The voters of the 145th Judicial District elect a district attorney.
(b)  The district attorney, with the approval of the Commissioners Court of Nacogdoches County, may appoint the assistant district attorneys, investigators, and stenographers that are necessary to carry out the duties of the office.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 43 - District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Districts › Section 43.161. 156th Judicial District

Sec. 43.161.  156TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.  The voters of Bee, Live Oak, and McMullen counties elect a district attorney for the 156th Judicial District who represents the state in that district court only in those counties.  In addition to exercising the duties and authority conferred on district attorneys by general law, the district attorney shall also represent the state in all criminal cases in the district courts in those counties.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 16, Sec. 1, eff. April 25, 1997;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 751, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 43 - District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Districts › Section 43.162. 159th Judicial District

Sec. 43.162.  159TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.  (a)  The voters of the 159th Judicial District elect a district attorney.
(b)  Subject to the approval of the Commissioners Court of Angelina County, the district attorney may appoint investigators, court reporters, stenographers, secretaries, and other employees as he considers adequate and necessary to conduct the affairs of the office.
(c)  An investigator appointed by the district attorney must take the constitutional oath of office when appointed.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 43 - District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Districts › Section 43.163. 173rd Judicial District

Sec. 43.163.  173RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT.  (a)  The voters of Henderson County elect a district attorney for the 173rd Judicial District who represents the state in all cases in the district courts having jurisdiction in that county.
(b)  The district attorney, with the approval of the Commissioners Court of Henderson County, may appoint assistants, investigators, and office personnel as he considers necessary.
(c)  An investigator appointed by the district attorney must take the constitutional oath of office when appointed.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 43 - District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Districts › Section 43.164. 196th Judicial District

Sec. 43.164.  196TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.  The voters of the 196th Judicial District elect a district attorney.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 43 - District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Districts › Section 43.165. 198th Judicial District

Sec. 43.165.  198TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.  (a)  The voters of the 198th Judicial District elect a district attorney who represents the state in all matters before that district court.
(b)  The district attorney of the 198th Judicial District and the district attorneys of the other judicial districts within that district shall assist each other in the conduct of their duties.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 43 - District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Districts › Section 43.166. 216th Judicial District

Sec. 43.166.  216TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.  The voters of the 216th Judicial District elect a district attorney.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 43 - District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Districts › Section 43.167. 220th Judicial District

Sec. 43.167.  220TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.  The voters of the 220th Judicial District elect a district attorney.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 43 - District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Districts › Section 43.168. 229th Judicial District

Sec. 43.168.  229TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.  The voters of the 229th Judicial District elect a district attorney.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 43 - District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Districts › Section 43.169. 235th Judicial District

Sec. 43.169.  235TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.  The voters of the 235th Judicial District elect a district attorney.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 43 - District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Districts › Section 43.170. 253rd Judicial District

Sec. 43.170.  253RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT.  (a)  The voters of Liberty County elect a district attorney for the 253rd Judicial District who represents the state in that district only in that county and in all cases before the 75th District Court.
(b)  The Commissioners Court of Liberty County may supplement the state salary of the district attorney.  The supplemental compensation may not exceed $5,000 a year.   The supplemental compensation must be paid from the officers' salary fund of the county.  If the officers' salary fund of a county is not adequate, the commissioners court may transfer the necessary amount from the general fund of the county.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 734 (H.B. 2569), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 43 - District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Districts › Section 43.171. 258th Judicial District

Sec. 43.171.  258TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.  (a)  The voters of Trinity County elect a district attorney for the 258th Judicial District who represents the state in that district court only in that county.
(b)  The district attorney of the 258th Judicial District also acts as district attorney for the 411th Judicial District in Trinity County.
(c)  Expired.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 60, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1987;  Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 655, Sec. 1.02, 2.02, eff. Sept. 1, 1987;  Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 122, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1990;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 704, Sec. 6, eff. Jan. 1, 1997;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1257, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 43 - District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Districts › Section 43.172. 259th Judicial District

Sec. 43.172.  259TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.  The voters of the 259th Judicial District elect a district attorney.  In addition to exercising the duties and authority provided by general law for district attorneys, the district attorney represents the state in all felony cases before the 259th District Court in Jones and Shackelford counties.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 43 - District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Districts › Section 43.173. 266th Judicial District

Sec. 43.173.  266TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.  The voters of the 266th Judicial District elect a district attorney who represents the state in all cases before that district court.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 43 - District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Districts › Section 43.174. 271st Judicial District

Sec. 43.174.  271ST JUDICIAL DISTRICT.  The voters of the 271st Judicial District elect a district attorney who represents the state in all cases before that district court.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 43 - District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Districts › Section 43.175. 286th Judicial District

Sec. 43.175.  286TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.  The voters of the 286th Judicial District elect a district attorney who represents the state in all cases before that district court.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 43 - District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Districts › Section 43.176. 287th Judicial District

Sec. 43.176.  287TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.  The voters of the 287th Judicial District elect a district attorney who represents the state in all cases before that district court.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 43 - District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Districts › Section 43.177. 293rd Judicial District

Sec. 43.177.  293RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT.  (a)  The voters of the 293rd Judicial District elect a district attorney who represents the state in all cases before that district court.
(b)  The commissioners court of one or more of the counties comprising the district may supplement the state salary of the district attorney. The commissioners court of each county may set the amount of supplemental compensation paid by that county.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 286, Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 1989.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 43 - District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Districts › Section 43.1775. 329th Judicial District

Sec. 43.1775.  329TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.  (a)  The voters of the 329th Judicial District elect a district attorney.
(b)  The district attorney represents the state and performs the duties of prosecutor in all criminal matters before the district and county courts in Wharton County.
(c)  At the request of the county attorney, the district attorney may assist the county attorney in the prosecution of juvenile cases under Title 3, Family Code.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 457, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 477, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 51, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 43 - District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Districts › Section 43.1777. 344th Judicial District

Sec. 43.1777.  344TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.  (a)  The voters of the 344th Judicial District elect a district attorney who represents the state in cases before the district courts of Chambers County.
(b)  The Commissioners Court of Chambers County may supplement the state salary of the district attorney.  The supplemental compensation may not exceed $5,000 a year.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 734 (H.B. 2569), Sec. 2, eff. January 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 43 - District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Districts › Section 43.178. 349th Judicial District

Sec. 43.178.  349TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.  (a)  The voters of Houston County elect a district attorney for the 349th Judicial District who represents the state in all cases before that district court only in that county.
(b)  The district attorney, with the approval of the Commissioners Court of Houston County, may appoint the necessary assistants, investigators, and personnel for the office.
(c)  The salaries of the staff of the district attorney and the operating expenses of the office of the district attorney must be paid from the general fund of the county.
(d)  An investigator appointed by the district attorney must take the constitutional oath of office.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 43 - District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Districts › Section 43.179. 355th Judicial District

Sec. 43.179.  355TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.  The voters of the 355th Judicial District elect a district attorney who represents the state in all cases before that district court.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 2.56, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 43 - District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Districts › Section 43.180. Harris County District Attorney

Sec. 43.180.  HARRIS COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY.  (a)  The voters of Harris County elect a district attorney.
(b)  The district attorney shall attend each term and session of the district courts of Harris County.  The district attorney shall represent the state in criminal cases pending in the district and inferior courts of the county.  The district attorney has control of any case heard on habeas corpus before any civil district court or criminal court of the county.
(c)  The district attorney has all the powers, duties, and privileges in Harris County relating to criminal matters for and in behalf of the state that are conferred on district attorneys in the various counties and districts.
(d)  The allocation formerly made under Section 6(a), Chapter 465, Acts of the 44th Legislature, 2nd Called Session, 1935 (Article 3912e, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), now codified as Section 154.008, Local Government Code, to the criminal district attorney of Harris County shall be made and allocated on the same basis to the district attorney in the General Appropriations Act.
(e)  The Commissioners Court of Harris County shall pay the district attorney a salary of not less than $35,000 a year.  The county salary shall be paid in equal biweekly installments.
(f)  At the option of the district attorney, the comptroller of public accounts shall pay directly to the district attorney a salary equal to the salary authorized by the General Appropriations Act for a district attorney.  The salary shall be paid in equal monthly installments on the first day of each month.  If the district attorney receives a salary from the state under this subsection, the amount of the salary shall be deducted from the amount to be paid to Harris County under Subchapter C, Chapter 41.  The total compensation of the district attorney from all sources may not be less than the salary of the district attorney paid by the county in effect on August 29, 1977.
(g)  The district attorney may not engage in the private practice of law whether or not he is compensated for his services.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 37, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 194 (S.B. 560), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2013.