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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 44.223. Jefferson County

Sec. 44.223.  JEFFERSON COUNTY.  (a)  The criminal district attorney of Jefferson County shall attend each term and session of the district courts in Jefferson County and each term and session of the inferior courts of the county, except municipal courts, held for the transaction of criminal business, and shall exclusively represent the state in all matters before those courts.  He shall represent Jefferson County in any court in which the county has pending business.
(b)  The criminal district attorney has all the powers, duties, and privileges in Jefferson 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)  Jefferson County is entitled to receive annually from the state an amount equal to the compensation paid by the state to prosecutors subject to Chapter 46. The compensation from the state shall be paid into the salary fund of the county in equal monthly installments.  The criminal district attorney is entitled to receive as compensation an amount at least equal to the amount paid to the county by the state under this subsection.  The criminal district attorney is not entitled to receive a salary under Section 46.003(a), but is entitled to supplemental compensation under Section 46.003(b) and expenses under Section 46.004.
(e)  Jefferson County is not entitled to the benefits of Subchapter C, Chapter 41, in addition to the state compensation provided by Subsection (d).
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 733, Sec. 1, 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 44.229. Kaufman County

Sec. 44.229.  KAUFMAN COUNTY.  (a)  The criminal district attorney of Kaufman 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 Kaufman 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.
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 44.252. Lubbock County

Sec. 44.252.  LUBBOCK COUNTY.  (a)  The criminal district attorney of Lubbock County must be at least 25 years old and have been a practicing attorney in this state for four years.
(b)  The criminal district attorney shall attend each term and session of the district courts in Lubbock 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.
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 44.255. Mclennan County

Sec. 44.255.  MCLENNAN COUNTY.  (a)  The criminal district attorney of McLennan County has all the powers, duties, and privileges in McLennan County that are conferred by law on county and district attorneys.
(b)  The criminal district attorney shall collect the fees 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 44.257. Madison County

Sec. 44.257.  MADISON COUNTY.  (a)  The criminal district attorney of Madison County has all the powers, duties, and privileges in Madison County that are conferred by law on district and county attorneys.
(b)  The criminal district attorney shall collect the fees, commissions, and perquisites provided by law for similar services rendered by a district or county attorney.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 226, Sec. 3, 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 44.275. Navarro County

Sec. 44.275.  NAVARRO COUNTY.  (a)  The criminal district attorney of Navarro County shall attend each term and session of the district courts in Navarro County and shall represent the state in all criminal and civil cases in the district and inferior courts of the county.
(b)  The criminal district attorney has all the powers, duties, and privileges in Navarro County relating to criminal or civil matters involving the county or state that are conferred 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 44.276. Newton County

Sec. 44.276.  NEWTON COUNTY.  (a)  The criminal district attorney of Newton 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 Newton 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 as appropriated by the legislature.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 739, Sec. 3, 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 44.283. Panola County

Sec. 44.283.  PANOLA COUNTY.  (a)  The criminal district attorney of Panola County 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.  The criminal district attorney may represent any county official or employee of Panola 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.
(b)  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.
(c)  The criminal district attorney does not represent the state in criminal cases before the municipal courts in Panola County.
(d)  The criminal district attorney is entitled to receive a salary from the state in the amount provided by general law for district attorneys.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., 1st C.S., ch. 8, Sec. 9, eff. Jan. 1, 1993.
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 44.287. Polk County

Sec. 44.287.  POLK COUNTY.  (a)  The criminal district attorney shall attend each term and session of the 258th and 411th district courts of Polk County and each term and session of the inferior 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 perform the duties conferred by general law on district and county attorneys in this state.
(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 in this state.
(d)  Repealed by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., 1st C.S., ch. 8, Sec. 11(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
(e)  Repealed by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., 1st C.S., ch. 8, Sec. 11(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
(f)  Repealed by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., 1st C.S., ch. 8, Sec. 11(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 60, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., 1st C.S., ch. 8, Sec. 11(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1991;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 704, Sec. 7, eff. Jan. 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 44.291. Randall County

Sec. 44.291.  RANDALL COUNTY.  (a)  The criminal district attorney of Randall County shall attend each term and session of the district courts of Randall 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 Randall County in any court in which the county has pending business.
(b)  The criminal district attorney has all the powers, duties, and privileges in Randall 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 44.299. Rockwall County

Sec. 44.299.  ROCKWALL COUNTY.  (a)  The criminal district attorney of Rockwall County must be a practicing attorney in this state.
(b)  The criminal district attorney shall attend each term and session of the district courts in Rockwall 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 Commissioners Court of Rockwall County shall pay the salaries of the members of the staff of the criminal district attorney in equal bimonthly installments from the officers' salary fund 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 44 - Criminal District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Particular Counties › Section 44.304. San Jacinto County

Sec. 44.304.  SAN JACINTO COUNTY.  (a)  The criminal district attorney shall attend each term and session of the 258th and 411th district courts of San Jacinto County and each term and session of the inferior 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 perform the duties conferred by general law on district and county attorneys in this state.
(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 in this state.
(d)  Repealed by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., 1st C.S., ch. 8, Sec. 11(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
(e)  Repealed by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., 1st C.S., ch. 8, Sec. 11(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 122, Sec. 3, eff. Jan. 1, 1990.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., 1st C.S., ch. 8, Sec. 11(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1991;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 704, Sec. 8, eff. Jan. 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 44.312. Smith County

Sec. 44.312.  SMITH COUNTY.  (a)  The criminal district attorney of Smith County shall attend each term and session of the district courts of Smith 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 Smith County in any court in which the county has pending business.
(b)  The criminal district attorney has all the powers, duties, and privileges in Smith 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 44.320. Tarrant County

Sec. 44.320.  TARRANT COUNTY.  (a)  The criminal district attorney of Tarrant County shall attend each term and session of the criminal district courts of Tarrant County and each term and session of the County Court of Tarrant County held for the transaction of criminal business and shall represent the state in all matters before those courts.  He shall represent Tarrant County in any court in which the county has pending business.
(b)  The criminal district attorney has all the powers, duties, and privileges in Tarrant County that are conferred by law on county and district attorneys in the various counties and districts, except in a condemnation case in which the commissioners court hires special counsel to represent the county as provided by Subsection (d).
(c)  The criminal district attorney shall collect the fees of office that are provided by law for similar services rendered by a district or county attorney.
(d)  The Commissioners Court of Tarrant County may employ special counsel of its own choice, learned in the law, to represent the county in condemnation or eminent domain proceedings, to assist the commissioners court, the county engineer, or other county employees in preparing documents necessary in the acquisition of rights-of-way for the county or in the event that the county is required to obtain rights-of-way for state highways, or to assist the county in the acquisition of those rights-of-way.  The commissioners court shall set the terms of the employment of special counsel as it considers proper.  The commissioners court shall pay the compensation of the special counsel from the road and bridge fund 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 44 - Criminal District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Particular Counties › Section 44.321. Taylor County

Sec. 44.321.  TAYLOR COUNTY.  (a)  The criminal district attorney of Taylor County shall perform all the duties in Taylor County required of district attorneys by general law and shall perform the duties of county attorney in Taylor County.
(b)  The criminal district attorney shall assist the county attorney of Callahan County or Coleman County on the request of the county attorney or if appointed to do so by the judge of a district court in that county when the county attorney is unable to act.
(c)  The Commissioners Court of Taylor County shall supplement the state salary of the criminal district attorney in an amount not less than $4,000 a year.
(d)  The criminal district attorney is entitled to the expenses and allowances provided by the General Appropriations Act for district attorneys who serve more than one county.
(e)  The Commissioners Court of Taylor County shall provide suitable office space for the criminal district attorney in the county courthouse.
(f)  The Commissioners Court of Taylor County shall determine the salaries of the employees of the criminal district attorney.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 2.52(b), 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 44.329. Tyler County

Sec. 44.329.  TYLER COUNTY.  (a)  The criminal district attorney of Tyler County shall represent the state in all matters in the district and inferior courts in Tyler County.
(b)  The criminal district attorney shall perform the duties conferred by law on county and district attorneys in this state.
(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)  With the approval of the Commissioners Court of Tyler County, the criminal district attorney may appoint the staff required for the proper and efficient operation and administration 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 44 - Criminal District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Particular Counties › Section 44.330. Upshur County

Sec. 44.330.  UPSHUR COUNTY.  (a)  The criminal district attorney of Upshur County shall attend each term and session of the district courts in Upshur 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 Upshur County in any court in which the county has pending business.
(b)  The criminal district attorney has all the powers, duties, and privileges in Upshur 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 44.334. Van Zandt County

Sec. 44.334.  VAN ZANDT COUNTY.  (a)  The criminal district attorney of Van Zandt County must be at least 25 years old and must have been a practicing attorney in this state for two years.  However, if no person meeting those qualifications files as a candidate for the office on or before the 30th day before the last day on which a person may file as a candidate in an election to that office, the qualifications imposed by this subsection do not apply to that election.
(b)  The criminal district attorney shall attend each term and session of the district courts in Van Zandt 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, for the purpose of conducting the affairs of his office, may appoint a staff composed of assistant criminal district attorneys, investigators, stenographers, clerks, and other personnel as the Commissioners Court of Van Zandt County may authorize.  The commissioners court shall pay the salaries of the staff in equal monthly or bimonthly installments from the officers' salary fund 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 44 - Criminal District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Particular Counties › Section 44.335. Victoria County

Sec. 44.335.  VICTORIA COUNTY.  (a)  The criminal district attorney of Victoria County shall attend each term and session of the district courts of Victoria 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 Victoria County in any court in which the county has pending business.
(b)  The criminal district attorney has all the powers, duties, and privileges in Victoria 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 44.336. Walker County

Sec. 44.336.  WALKER COUNTY.  (a)  The criminal district attorney of Walker County must be at least 25 years old, must have been a practicing attorney in this state for three years, and must have been a resident of Walker County for at least two years before election or appointment.
(b)  The criminal district attorney shall attend each term and session of the district and inferior courts of Walker 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 Walker County in any court in which the county has pending business.  This subsection does not require the criminal district attorney to represent the county in a delinquent tax suit or condemnation proceeding and does not prevent the county from retaining other legal counsel in a civil matter at any time it considers appropriate to do so.
(d)  The criminal district attorney has all the powers, duties, and privileges in Walker 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, 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 as the Commissioners Court of Walker County may authorize.  The commissioners court shall pay the salaries of the staff in equal monthly installments from the general fund 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 44 - Criminal District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Particular Counties › Section 44.337. Waller County

Sec. 44.337.  WALLER COUNTY.  (a)  The criminal district attorney of Waller County must have been a practicing attorney in this state for at least three years.
(b)  The criminal district attorney has all the powers, duties, and privileges in Waller 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 or attorneys 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 or the Commissioners Court of Waller 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, substance abuse education, treatment and prevention, or crime victim's assistance programs in Waller County.  The criminal district attorney shall account for and report to the commissioners court all gifts or grants accepted under this subsection.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 565, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
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 44.343. Wichita County

Sec. 44.343.  WICHITA COUNTY.  (a)  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.
(b)  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.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 2.60(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 221, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1252, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
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 44.350. Wood County

Sec. 44.350.  WOOD COUNTY.  (a)  The criminal district attorney of Wood County must be at least 25 years old and must have been a practicing attorney in this state for five years.  However, if no person meeting those qualifications files as a candidate for the office on or before the 30th day before the last day on which a person may file as a candidate in an election to that office, the qualifications imposed by this subsection do not apply to that election.
(b)  The criminal district attorney shall attend each term and session of the district courts in Wood 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, 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 as the Commissioners Court of Wood County may authorize.  The commissioners court shall pay the salaries of the staff in equal monthly or bimonthly installments from the officers' salary fund of the county.
(f)  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 to be 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 44 - Criminal District Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Particular Counties › Section 44.351. Yoakum County

Sec. 44.351.  YOAKUM COUNTY.  (a)  The criminal district attorney represents 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.
(b)  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.
(c)  Repealed by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., 1st C.S., ch. 8, Sec. 11(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
(d)  Repealed by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., 1st C.S., ch. 8, Sec. 11(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 2.61(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., 1st C.S., ch. 8, Sec. 11(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 45 - County Attorneys › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 45.001. Bond

Sec. 45.001.  BOND.  (a)  Each county attorney shall execute a bond payable to the governor in the amount of $2,500, with at least two good and sufficient sureties to be approved by the commissioners court of the county.
(b)  The bond must be conditioned on the county attorney faithfully paying over in the manner prescribed by law all money that he collects or receives for any county or 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 45 - County Attorneys › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 45.002. Appointment and Oath of Assistant

Sec. 45.002.  APPOINTMENT AND OATH OF ASSISTANT.  (a)  The qualifications for an assistant county attorney are the same as for the county attorney who appoints him.
(b)  Before beginning any duties, an assistant county attorney must take the official oath of office, which must be endorsed on his written appointment.
(c)  The appointment and oath of an assistant county attorney shall be recorded and deposited in the county clerk's 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 45 - County Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Counties › Section 45.104. Aransas County

Sec. 45.104.  ARANSAS COUNTY.  (a)  In Aransas County, the county attorney of Aransas County shall perform the duties imposed on and have the powers conferred on district attorneys by general law.
(b)  The county attorney of Aransas County or the Commissioners Court of Aransas County may accept gifts or grants from any individual, partnership, corporation, trust, foundation, association, or governmental entity for the purpose of financing or assisting the operation of the office of county attorney in Aransas County.  The county attorney shall account for and report to the commissioners court all gifts or grants accepted under this subsection.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1182 (S.B. 1139), Sec. 3.09(b), eff. September 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 45 - County Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Counties › Section 45.112. Baylor County

Sec. 45.112.  BAYLOR COUNTY.  The county attorney shall represent the state in all misdemeanor cases before the district court in Baylor 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 45 - County Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Counties › Section 45.126. Burleson County

Sec. 45.126.  BURLESON COUNTY.  In Burleson County, the county attorney of Burleson County shall perform the duties imposed on and have the powers conferred on district attorneys by general law and is entitled to be compensated by the state in the manner and amount set by general law relating to the salary paid to district attorneys by the state.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 606 (S.B. 891), Sec. 6.04, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 45 - County Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Counties › Section 45.130. Callahan County

Sec. 45.130.  CALLAHAN COUNTY.  If there is no county attorney in Callahan County, the criminal district attorney in Taylor County shall represent the state in all matters pending before the 42nd District Court in Callahan County.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 2.52(c), eff. Sept. 1, 1987;  Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., 1st C.S., ch. 8, Sec. 10, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 45 - County Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Counties › Section 45.142. Coleman County

Sec. 45.142.  COLEMAN COUNTY.  (a)  The county attorney of Coleman County may perform all duties required of district and county attorneys by general law in all matters pending before the district court in Coleman County.
(b)  If the county attorney of Coleman County performs the duties of district attorney before the district courts in Coleman County as provided by Subsection (a), the county attorney is entitled to receive from the state a salary of $5,000 a year.  The county attorney may not receive that salary for a period of time during which the county attorney does not perform those duties.  The county attorney may not receive that salary unless he certifies to the comptroller of public accounts that he is performing the duties of district attorney as required and must notify the comptroller immediately if he ceases to perform those duties.  The county attorney is also entitled to receive funds from the state for the payment of staff salaries and other office expenses at the same rate as provided in the General Appropriations Act for a district attorney in a single-county district for a period during which the county attorney performs the duties of district attorney.
(c)  If there is no county attorney in Coleman County, the criminal district attorney in Taylor County shall represent the state in all matters pending before the 42nd District Court in Coleman County.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 2.52(d), eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 45 - County Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Counties › Section 45.145. Colorado County

Sec. 45.145.  COLORADO COUNTY.  (a)  In Colorado County, the county attorney of Colorado County shall perform the duties imposed on and have the powers conferred on district attorneys by general law.
(b)  The county attorney of Colorado County or the Commissioners Court of Colorado County may accept gifts or grants from any individual, partnership, corporation, trust, foundation, association, or governmental entity for the purpose of financing or assisting the operation of the office of county attorney in Colorado County.  The county attorney shall account for and report to the commissioners court all gifts or grants accepted under this subsection.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1448, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 45 - County Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Counties › Section 45.151. Cottle County

Sec. 45.151.  COTTLE COUNTY.  The county attorney shall represent the state in all misdemeanor cases before the district court in Cottle 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 45 - County Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Counties › Section 45.154. Crosby County

Sec. 45.154.  CROSBY COUNTY.  The county attorney of Crosby County, who performs the duties of a district attorney, is entitled to be compensated by the state in the manner and amount fixed by general law relating to the salary paid to district attorneys by the state.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 378, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 45 - County Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Counties › Section 45.168. Ector County

Sec. 45.168.  ECTOR COUNTY.  (a)  It is the primary duty of the county attorney in Ector County to represent the state, Ector County, and the officials of the county in all civil matters, other than asset forfeiture and bond forfeiture matters for which the district attorney is responsible, pending before the courts of Ector County and any other court in which the state, Ector County, or the county officials have matters pending.
(b)  The county attorney has no power, duty, or privilege in Ector County relating to criminal matters, juvenile matters under Title 3, Family Code, or matters involving children's protective services.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 934 (H.B. 3774), Sec. 14.02, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 45 - County Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Counties › Section 45.171. El Paso County

Sec. 45.171.  EL PASO COUNTY.  (a)  It is the primary duty of the county attorney in El Paso County or his assistants to represent the state, El Paso County, and the officials of El Paso County in all civil matters pending before the courts of El Paso County and any other courts in which the state, the county, or the officials of the county have matters pending.
(b)  The county attorney has the powers, duties, and privileges relating to the prosecution of misdemeanors that relate to health and environmental matters and that relate to the prosecution of misdemeanors under Section 32.42, Penal Code.
(c)  At the request of the district attorney, the county attorney may assist the district attorney in criminal cases in El Paso County.
(d)  The county attorney in El Paso County performs the duty of collecting and processing checks and similar sight orders as provided under Article 102.007, Code of Criminal Procedure, and prosecutes misdemeanors where a check or sight order is the instrument by which the misdemeanor is committed.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 493, Sec. 2, eff. Oct. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 45 - County Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Counties › Section 45.175. Fayette County

Sec. 45.175.  FAYETTE COUNTY.  In Fayette County the county attorney of Fayette County shall perform the duties imposed on and have the powers conferred on district attorneys by general law and is entitled to be compensated by the state in the manner and amount set by general law relating to the salary paid to district attorneys by the state.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 2.62(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 2, Sec. 1, eff. Feb. 28, 1991.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 45 - County Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Counties › Section 45.179. Fort Bend County

Sec. 45.179.  FORT BEND COUNTY.  (a)  It is the primary duty of the county attorney in Fort Bend County to represent the state, Fort Bend County, and the officials of the county in all civil matters pending before the courts of Fort Bend County and any other courts in which the state, Fort Bend County, or the county officials have matters pending.
(b)  The county attorney shall represent the Fort Bend County Drainage District and any other county entity created by law.
(c)  The county attorney has the powers, duties, and privileges in Fort Bend County relating to civil commitment matters under Subtitle C, Title 7, Health and Safety Code, for and on behalf of the state.
(c-1)  The county attorney has the powers, duties, and privileges in Fort Bend County relating to matters involving children's protective services.
(d)  The county attorney has no power, duty, or privilege in Fort Bend County relating to family law and juvenile matters, except as provided by Subsection (c-1), protective orders under Title 4, Family Code, orders under Chapter 159, Family Code, and proceedings under Title 3, Family Code.
(e)  The county attorney has no power, duty, or privilege in Fort Bend County relating to criminal matters or matters directly relating to criminal matters, including any asset forfeiture relating to a criminal activity, and bond forfeiture proceedings through judgment other than collection of a final judgment on a bond forfeiture.
(f)  Except as provided by Section 43.181(d), the county attorney has all the powers, duties, and privileges in Fort Bend County relating to quo warranto and removal from office proceedings.
(g)  At the request of the district attorney, the county attorney may assist the district attorney in criminal cases in Fort Bend County.
(h)  The county attorney shall, with the approval of the commissioners court, appoint the assistant county attorneys and other assistants necessary to the proper performance of the county attorney's duties.  The commissioners court shall set the salary of an assistant to the county attorney.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1099, Sec. 2, eff. Jan. 1, 1991.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg. ch. 76, Sec. 15, eff. Sept. 1, 1991;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 7.31, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 659 (H.B. 3263), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 45 - County Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Counties › Section 45.189. Gonzales County

Sec. 45.189.  GONZALES COUNTY.  (a)  In Gonzales County, the county attorney of Gonzales County shall perform the duties imposed on and have the powers conferred on district attorneys by general law.
(b)  The county attorney of Gonzales County or the Commissioners Court of Gonzales County may accept gifts or grants from any individual, partnership, corporation, trust, foundation, association, or governmental entity for the purpose of financing or assisting the operation of the office of county attorney in Gonzales County.  The county attorney shall account for and report to the commissioners court all gifts or grants accepted under this subsection.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 872 (H.B. 696), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 45 - County Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Counties › Section 45.193. Grimes County

Sec. 45.193.  GRIMES COUNTY.  (a)  The county attorney of Grimes County shall represent the state, Grimes County, and the officials of the county in all civil matters pending before the courts of Grimes County and any other court.
(b)  The county attorney has the powers, duties, and privileges in Grimes County relating to civil commitment matters under Subtitle C, Title 7, Health and Safety Code, family law and juvenile matters, including children's protective services matters, protective orders under Chapter 71, Family Code, orders under Chapter 159, Family Code, and proceedings under Title 3, Family Code.
(c)  Except as provided by Section 43.1745, the county attorney has all the powers, duties, and privileges in Grimes County relating to quo warranto and proceedings for removal from office.
(d)  The county attorney has no power, duty, or privilege in Grimes County relating to criminal matters, including asset forfeitures under Chapter 59, Code of Criminal Procedure, appearance bond forfeitures under Chapter 17, Code of Criminal Procedure, and habeas corpus related to criminal matters.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 704, Sec. 26, eff. Jan. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 7.32, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys › Chapter 45 - County Attorneys › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Counties › Section 45.194. Guadalupe County

Sec. 45.194.  GUADALUPE COUNTY.  (a)  In Guadalupe County the county attorney of Guadalupe County shall perform the duties imposed on and have the powers conferred on district attorneys by general law and is entitled to be compensated by the state in the manner and amount set by general law relating to the salary paid to district attorneys by the state.
(b)  The county attorney of Guadalupe County or the Commissioners Court of Guadalupe County may accept gifts or grants from any individual, partnership, corporation, trust, foundation, association, or governmental entity for the purpose of financing or assisting the operation of the office of county attorney in Guadalupe County.  The county attorney shall account for and report to the commissioners court all gifts or grants accepted under this subsection.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1182 (S.B. 1139), Sec. 3.10(a), eff. January 1, 2017.