Texas district attorney
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[edit] Appointment
The district attorney is appointed by governor and serves a four-year term.
[edit] Government roles
In some counties, the district attorney primarily attends to prosecution of felony criminal offenses. In others, the district attorney deals with state civil suits, as well as misdemeanor offenses. The district attorney is also an advisor to county and state officials.[1]
[edit] Position overview
District attorneys are state officials who attend the state district court, but they take an active role in more local government. When the attorney general does not, the district attorney may represent various state agencies. He or she can assist in enforcing state agency regulations and the conduct of state officials.[1]
[edit] Transparency
[edit] Taxpayer-funded lobbying
District and county attorneys can be part of the Texas District & County Attorneys Association, a taxpayer-funded lobbying organization.
[edit] External links
[edit] References
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