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COUNTY ATTORNEY
While the sindico of the Spanish and Mexican Municipality seems to have performed the functions of a County Attorney, no constitutional provision was made for a similar official after Texas Independence until 1866.
Under the Constitutions of 1866 and 1869, a County Attorney was appointed by the County Board for a one- year- term. With the adoption of the Constitution of 1876, the office became elective and the term was changed to
2 years terms.
The main duties of the County Attorney were to represent the state in the Justice of the Peace and the County Courts, defends suits in which the County is interested, and serve as legal advisor to County and Precinct officials.
County Attorneys
January 1867
S. G. Newton
(appt by Col J. J. Reynolds)
J. N. Everitt
February 15, 1876
M. G. Anderson
November 3, 1878
Fred Cocke
1878-1883
November 4, 1884
(Name not legible)
Entry made "Qualified", 12/17/1894
December 2, 1886
Otho Staffel
1886-1888
November 2, 1888
Bart J. Dewitt
1888-1900
November4, 1900
P. H. Shook
1900-1906
November 4, 1906
Tom J. Newton
1906-1912
1912
Dan Lewis
1912-1916
1916
Tom J. Newton
1916-1930
1930
D. F. Davis
1930-1934
1932
Abolished
*The Handbook of Texas.
After term of D. F. Davis, the offices of the District and County Attorney were combined
Editors note: the office of County attorney was abolished in 1932. |
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