County Officials (TX Govt.)

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POLS 2306:

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County Judge

An official popularly elected to preside over the county commissioners court, perform some administrative duties, and in smaller counties, hear civil and criminal cases.

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Commissioner

A Texas county’s policymaking body, with five members: the county judge, who presides, and four commissioners representing single-member precincts.

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County Clerk

An official elected to perform clerical chores for the county courts and commissioners court, keep public records, maintain vital statistics, and administer public elections, if the county does not have an administrator of elections.

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District Clerk

A citizen elected to maintain records for the district courts.

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Justice of the Peace

A judge elected from a justice of the peace precinct who handles minor civil and criminal cases, including small claims.

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Constable

An official elected to assist the justice of the peace by serving papers and in some cases carrying out security and investigative responsibilities.

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Sheriff

A citizen popularly elected as the county’s chief law enforcement officer; Responsible for maintaining the county jail.

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Treasurer

An elected official who receives and pays out county money as directed by the commissioners court.

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Auditor

A person appointed by the district judge or judges to check the financial books and records of other officials who handle county money.

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Tax Assessor Collector

This elected official no longer assesses property for taxation but does collect taxes and fees and commonly handles voter registration.

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District Attorney

An official elected to serve one or more counties who prosecutes criminal cases, gives advisory opinions, and represents the county in civil cases.