Tex. Gov't Code § 45.261 · Subchapter B. PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO SPECIFIC COUNTIES
MATAGORDA COUNTY.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) It is the primary duty of the county attorney in Matagorda County to represent the state, Matagorda County, and the officials of the county in civil matters pending before any court in which the state, Matagorda County, or the officials have matters pending.
(b) The county attorney shall handle children's protective services, protective orders under the Family Code, and proceedings under Title 2 or 5, Family Code.
(c) At the request of the district attorney, the county attorney may assist the district attorney in criminal cases in Matagorda County.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 457, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 7.33, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.45.htm
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