Sec. 45.261. MATAGORDA COUNTY. (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.
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.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys
Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Specific Counties
Section 45.104. Aransas County
Section 45.126. Burleson County
Section 45.130. Callahan County
Section 45.142. Coleman County
Section 45.145. Colorado County
Section 45.171. El Paso County
Section 45.175. Fayette County
Section 45.179. Fort Bend County
Section 45.189. Gonzales County
Section 45.194. Guadalupe County
Section 45.261. Matagorda County
Section 45.270. Montgomery County
Section 45.309. Shackelford County
Section 45.315. Stephens County