Texas District Attorney, District 79
Acts as the attorney for the state of Texas in felony cases
Full office description
- District attorneys prosecute felony criminal cases on behalf of the state, presenting them to grand juries and working closely with law enforcement during investigations.
- They also represent victims seeking protective orders and assist in removing children from abusive homes as part of their responsibilities.
- They are elected to four-year terms.
- Depending on the district, attorneys make between $68,000 to $110,400.
How this impacts you
Criminal Justice — Once someone gets arrested for a felony criminal charge, the district attorneys are the ones who review police arrest reports, build cases against arrested individuals, and ultimately are responsible for prosecuting and making the case against these individuals.
Election results
WINNER
Carlos Omar Garcia
100%
9,915 votes
Candidates (1)
Carlos Omar Garcia
(D)
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