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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 43.181. 268th Judicial District

Sec. 43.181.  268TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.  (a)  The voters of the 268th Judicial District elect a district attorney.
(b)  The district attorney shall attend each term and session of the district courts in Fort Bend County and, unless otherwise provided by law, shall represent the state in all felony and misdemeanor criminal cases and matters directly relating to criminal cases in all the courts of the county, including any asset forfeitures related to criminal activities, and bond forfeiture proceedings through judgment other than collection of a final judgment on a bond forfeiture.
(c)  The district attorney has the powers, duties, and privileges in Fort Bend County relating to family law and juvenile matters, except as provided by Subsection (f-1), protective orders under Title 4, Family Code, orders under Chapter 159, Family Code, and proceedings under Title 3, Family Code.
(d)  The district attorney has no power, duty, or privilege in Fort Bend County relating to a quo warranto or removal from office proceeding, except that if the county attorney fails or refuses to act in a removal case, the district attorney has the power, duty, and privilege to bring a removal from office action or a quo warranto proceeding.
(e)  Except as provided by Subsections (c) and (g), the district attorney has no power, duty, or privilege to represent this state, Fort Bend County, or the officials of Fort Bend County in any civil matter pending before any court.
(f)  Except as provided by the Code of Criminal Procedure, the district attorney has no power, duty, or privilege in Fort Bend County relating to a civil commitment matter under Subtitle C, Title 7, Health and Safety Code, for and on behalf of the state.
(f-1)  The district attorney has no power, duty, or privilege in Fort Bend County relating to a matter involving children's protective services.
(g)  At the request of the county attorney, the district attorney may assist the county attorney in civil matters in Fort Bend County.
(h)  The district attorney shall, with the approval of the commissioners court, appoint the assistant district attorneys and other assistants necessary to the proper performance of the district attorney's duties.  The commissioners court shall set the salary of an assistant to the district attorney.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1099, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1991.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 14, eff. Sept. 1, 1991;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 7.30, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 659 (H.B. 3263), Sec. 1, 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 43.1815. 369th Judicial District

Sec. 43.1815.  369TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.  (a)  The voters of Leon County elect a district attorney for the 369th Judicial District who represents the state in that district court only in Leon County.
(b)  The district attorney of the 369th Judicial District also represents the state in all criminal and civil actions in which the state is interested that arise in the 87th Judicial District in Leon County.
(c)  The district attorney may, with the consent of the Commissioners Court of Leon County, appoint a deputy district attorney.
(d)  The Commissioners Court of Leon County shall pay the salary and traveling expenses of the deputy district attorney from the officers' salary fund. The salary shall be paid in equal monthly installments and expense claims shall be paid at the end of each month.  The salary is subject to participation fully in the Texas County and District Retirement System.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 704, Sec. 24, eff. Jan. 1, 1997;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 226, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Redesignated and amended from Government Code, Section 43.106 by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1059 (H.B. 3153), Sec. 1.01(c), eff. September 1, 2013.
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 43.182. District Attorney for Kleberg and Kenedy Counties

Sec. 43.182.  DISTRICT ATTORNEY FOR KLEBERG AND KENEDY COUNTIES.  (a)  The voters of Kleberg and Kenedy Counties elect a district attorney.  The district attorney has the same powers and duties as other district attorneys and serves the district courts of Kleberg and Kenedy Counties.
(b)  The district attorney shall attend each term and session of the district courts of Kleberg and Kenedy Counties 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 courts of the counties comprising the district may supplement the state salary of the district attorney.  The amount of the supplement may not exceed $12,000 a year.  The supplemental salary must be paid proportionately by the commissioners court of each county according to the population of the county.  The supplemental salary may be paid from the officers' salary fund of a county.  If that fund is inadequate, the commissioners court may transfer the necessary funds from the general fund of the county.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1342 (S.B. 1951), Sec. 15, 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 43.183. 506th Judicial District

Sec. 43.183.  506TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.  (a)  The voters of Grimes County elect a district attorney for the 506th Judicial District who represents the state only in that county.
(b)  The district attorney shall attend each term and session of the district courts and all other courts, except municipal courts, in Grimes County and, unless otherwise provided by law, shall exclusively represent the state in all criminal matters in those courts.
(c)  The district attorney has no power, duty, or privilege relating to family law and juvenile matters, including matters involving children's protective services, protective orders under Chapter 71, Family Code, orders under Chapter 159, Family Code, proceedings under Title 3, Family Code, civil commitment matters under Subtitle C, Title 7, Health and Safety Code, or a quo warranto or removal case, except, that if the county attorney fails or refuses to act in a quo warranto or removal case, the district attorney has the power, duty, and privilege to bring a removal of quo warranto action.
(d)  The district attorney has no power, duty, or privilege in any civil matter pending before any court.
(e)  The district attorney must be at least 30 years of age, must have been a practicing attorney in this state for at least five years, and must have been a resident of Grimes County for at least the time required under Section 141.001, Election Code.
(f)  The district attorney may not engage in the private practice of law.
(g)  The district attorney may, for the purpose of conducting the affairs of the office, appoint assistant district attorneys, investigators, and other necessary staff.  The salaries of the members of the staff of the district attorney's office shall be paid from the officer's salary fund of the county with the approval of the commissioners court.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 704, Sec. 25, eff. Jan. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 7.29, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1342 (S.B. 1951), Sec. 9(i), eff. September 1, 2007.
Redesignated from Government Code, Section 43.1745 and amended by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1342 (S.B. 1951), Sec. 9(j), eff. September 1, 2008.
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 43.184. 452nd Judicial District

Sec. 43.184.  452ND JUDICIAL DISTRICT.  The voters of the 452nd Judicial District elect a district attorney who represents the state in all matters before that district court.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1059 (H.B. 3153), Sec. 1.03(d), eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 44 - Criminal District Attorneys › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 44.001. Election

Sec. 44.001.  ELECTION.  The voters of each of the following counties elect a criminal district attorney:  Anderson, Austin, Bastrop, Bexar, Bowie, Brazoria, Caldwell, Calhoun, Cass, Collin, Comal, Dallas, Deaf Smith, Denton, Eastland, Fannin, Galveston, Grayson, Gregg, Harrison, Hays, Hidalgo, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Kaufman, Kendall, Lubbock, McLennan, Madison, Medina, Navarro, Newton, Panola, Polk, Randall, Rockwall, San Jacinto, Smith, Tarrant, Taylor, Tyler, Upshur, Van Zandt, Victoria, Walker, Waller, Wichita, Wood, and Yoakum.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 60, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1987;  Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 2.57(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1987;  Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 122, eff. Jan. 1, 1990;  Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 216, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989;  Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1099, Sec. 3, eff. Jan. 1, 1991;  Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., 1st C.S., ch. 8, Sec. 7, eff. Jan. 1, 1993;  Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 565, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1993;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 226, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 412, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 739, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 716, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2004.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 277 (H.B. 421), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2008.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1182 (S.B. 1139), Sec. 2.02(c), eff. January 1, 2017.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 606 (S.B. 891), Sec. 6.03(b), eff. January 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 44 - Criminal District Attorneys › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 44.002. Qualifications; Bond; County Risk Management Pool

Sec. 44.002.  QUALIFICATIONS; BOND; COUNTY RISK MANAGEMENT POOL.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b) or (c), a criminal district attorney must meet the qualifications and give the bond required of a district attorney by the constitution and general law.
(b)  Instead of the bond required under Subsection (a), a criminal district attorney may obtain coverage from a county government risk management pool created under Chapter 119, Local Government Code.  Coverage obtained under the pool must be in the same amount and satisfy the same bond conditions otherwise required by this section.
(c)  A criminal district attorney is not required to execute the bond required under Subsection (a) and may perform the duties of office if the commissioners court of the county the attorney serves by order authorizes the county to self-insure against losses that would have been covered by the bond.  An order adopted by a commissioners court under this subsection shall be kept and recorded by the county clerk.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 439 (S.B. 1243), Sec. 4, eff. June 17, 2011.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 69 (S.B. 265), Sec. 2, eff. May 18, 2013.
2023 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 44.101. Anderson County

Sec. 44.101.  ANDERSON COUNTY.  (a)  The criminal district attorney of Anderson County must be at least 30 years of age.
(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.
(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)  In addition to the salary paid by the state, the criminal district attorney is entitled to supplemental compensation from the county set by the commissioners court.  The supplemental compensation must be in an amount necessary for the total compensation of the criminal district attorney to equal at least 90 percent of the total salary, including supplements, paid to the judge of the 3rd Judicial District by the state and Anderson, Henderson, and Houston counties.  The county supplement shall be paid in equal installments, twice monthly, from the officers' salary fund of the county.
(e)  The criminal district attorney may appoint a staff composed of at least three assistant criminal district attorneys, and investigators, stenographers, clerks, and any other personnel that the commissioners court authorizes.
(f)  Except as limited by this section, the criminal district attorney, with the approval of the commissioners court, shall set the salary of the assistant criminal district attorneys, investigators, stenographers, clerks, and other personnel.  The commissioners court shall pay staff salaries in equal installments twice a month from the county officers' salary fund.
(g)  In addition to staff salaries, the commissioners court may allow the criminal district attorney, his assistants, and investigators necessary expenses that the commissioners court considers reasonable.  The expenses shall be paid as provided by law for other claims of expenses by county employees.
(h)  The commissioners court may accept gifts and grants from any foundation, association, or political subdivision for the purpose of financing adequate and effective prosecution programs in the county.  Municipalities in the county or district may allocate and grant the sums of money that their respective governing bodies approve to their county government for the support and maintenance of an effective prosecution program.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 2.58(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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 44.184. Galveston County

Sec. 44.184.  GALVESTON COUNTY.  (a)  The criminal district attorney of Galveston County shall attend each term and session of the district courts of Galveston 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 Galveston County in any court in which the county has pending business.
(b)  The criminal district attorney has all the powers, duties, and privileges in Galveston 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 may represent any county official or employee of Galveston County other than a member of the commissioners court in any civil matter in a court in the county if the matter arises out of the performance of official duties by the officer or employee.
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 44 - Criminal District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Particular Counties › Section 44.191. Grayson County

Sec. 44.191.  GRAYSON COUNTY.  (a)  The criminal district attorney shall attend each term and session of the district courts in Grayson 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.
(e)  A vacancy in the office of criminal district attorney is filled by appointment by the Commissioners Court of Grayson County.  The appointee holds office until the next general election.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 716, Sec. 2, eff. Jan. 1, 2004.
2023 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 44.192. Gregg County

Sec. 44.192.  GREGG COUNTY.  (a)  The criminal district attorney of Gregg County shall represent the state in all criminal cases in the district, county, and justice courts of Gregg County, and in the municipal courts of the county if the defendant is charged with violating a state law, and shall represent the state in all cases in Gregg County in which it is the duty of a county or district attorney to represent the state.
(b)  The criminal district attorney has all the powers, duties, and privileges that are conferred by law on county and district attorneys.
(c)  The criminal district attorney shall collect the same fees that are provided by law for county and district attorneys.
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 44 - Criminal District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Particular Counties › Section 44.202. Harrison County

Sec. 44.202.  HARRISON COUNTY.  (a)  The criminal district attorney of Harrison County shall attend each term and session of the district courts of Harrison 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 Harrison County in any court in which the county has pending business.
(b)  The criminal district attorney has all the powers, duties, and privileges in Harrison 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, if paid at least $16,000 a year, and the assistants to the criminal district attorney, if paid at least $10,000 a year, may not refer legal business to any person engaged in the private practice of law.  This subsection does not prohibit an act required in the performance of an official duty as criminal 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 44 - Criminal District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Particular Counties › Section 44.205. Hays County

Sec. 44.205.  HAYS COUNTY.  (a)  The criminal district attorney of Hays County must be at least 25 years old and 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 Hays 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 pending before those courts.
(c)  The criminal district attorney shall perform the other duties 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.
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 44 - Criminal District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Particular Counties › Section 44.208. Hidalgo County

Sec. 44.208.  HIDALGO COUNTY.  (a)  The criminal district attorney of Hidalgo County shall perform the duties of district attorney in all the judicial districts in Hidalgo County and the duties of county attorney in all the county courts of the county.
(b)  The criminal district attorney has all the powers, duties, and privileges in Hidalgo County that are conferred by law on county and district attorneys.
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 44 - Criminal District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Particular Counties › Section 44.220. Jackson County

Sec. 44.220.  JACKSON COUNTY.  (a)  The criminal district attorney of Jackson County shall attend each term and session of the district courts in Jackson 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 the 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 Commissioners Court of Jackson County may supplement the salary paid by the state to the criminal 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 44 - Criminal District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Particular Counties › Section 44.221. Jasper County

Sec. 44.221.  JASPER COUNTY.  (a)  The criminal district attorney of Jasper County must be at least 25 years old and have been a practicing attorney in this state for five years.
(b)  The criminal district attorney shall attend each term and session of the district courts in Jasper 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.
(c)  The criminal district attorney shall perform the duties 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 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 of public accounts as appropriated by the legislature.  The Commissioners Court of Jasper County shall pay the criminal district attorney an additional amount so that the total compensation of the criminal district attorney equals at least 90 percent of the total salary paid to each of the judges of the district courts in Jasper County.  The compensation paid by the county shall be paid in monthly or bimonthly installments, as determined by the commissioners court.
(f)  The criminal district attorney, for the purpose of conducting the affairs of the office, may appoint a staff composed of assistant criminal district attorneys, investigators, stenographers, clerks, and other personnel that the commissioners court may authorize.  The salary of a staff member is in an amount recommended by the criminal district attorney and approved by the commissioners court.  The commissioners court shall pay the salaries of the staff in equal monthly or bimonthly installments from county funds.
(g)  The legislature may provide for additional staff members to be paid from state funds if it considers supplementation of the criminal district attorney's staff necessary.
(h)  The criminal district attorney may not engage in the private practice of law or receive a fee for the referral of a case.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.