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Harris County Attorney

Your county attorney for criminal matters.

Full office description

  • A county attorney handles misdemeanor criminal cases for the state and offers legal counsel to the Commissioners Court and other elected officials. Brings civil enforcement actions on behalf of the state or county.
  • A county attorney represents victims of family violence in protective orders, handles child abuse and neglect cases for the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, and represents the state in mental health commitment petitions.
  • County attorneys are elected to four-year terms by the voters of their county. Works with law enforcement officers in the investigation of criminal cases.
  • Annual salaries of county attorneys vary but range between $64,800 and $118,700 depending on the size of the county.

How this impacts you

  • PolicingIn 2024, the Travis County Attorney filed trespassing charges against 79 people who were arrested at a pro-Palestinian demonstration.

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Christian D. Menefee

(D)

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Jacqueline Lucci Smith

(R)

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