Texas Government Code

§ 45.168 — ECTOR COUNTY

GV § 45.168Title 2. JUDICIAL BRANCH · Part C. PROSECUTING ATTORNEYS · Ch. 45. COUNTY ATTORNEYS · Art. B. PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO SPECIFIC COUNTIES

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(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.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 934 (H.B. 3774), Sec. 14.02, eff. September 1, 2021.