- Texas county probate judges handle all cases in probate, including estate administration, wills, guardianships, and incapacitation cases.
- There are a total of 24 probate judges across 12 counties within the state.
- They are paid an annual salary between $158,000 and $193,400.

Harris

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2024 Texas General Election

Property Rights

Legal Experience

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

Ethics & Conduct

Community Involvement

Probate Court Judge

- A county attorney handles misdemeanor criminal cases for the state and offers legal counsel to the Commissioners Court and other elected officials.
Brings civil enforcement actions on behalf of the state or county.
- A county attorney represents victims of family violence in protective orders, handles child abuse and neglect cases for the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, and represents the state in mental health commitment petitions.
- County attorneys are elected to four-year terms by the voters of their county.
Works with law enforcement officers in the investigation of criminal cases.
- Annual salaries of county attorneys vary but range between $64,800 and $118,700 depending on the size of the county. 

Your county attorney for criminal matters.

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County Attorney

Public Safety

Jail Management

Sheriff

Financial Management

Taxes

Administration

County Tax Assessor-Collector

School Curriculum

School Facilities & Resources

Student Wellbeing

Teachers

Access to Education

County Department of Education Board Member

- County commissioners vote on the budget and appropriations, which fund essential county services like road maintenance.
- They create and enforce civil and criminal laws that align with state regulations, including land use and construction codes.
- Commissioners implement state and federal mandates while overseeing county agencies and public buildings.
- They also set tax rates for the county and its subdivisions.
- Each Texas county has four commissioners and a county judge, forming the local governing body known as the Commissioners Court.

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2024 Texas General Election Runoff

2024 Texas candidates

Harris Probate Court Judge

2 candidates

Harris County Attorney

2 candidates

Harris Sheriff

2 candidates

Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector

2 candidates

Harris County Department of Education Board Member

2 candidates

Harris County Department of Education Board Member, Precinct 1

1 candidate

Harris County Department of Education Board Member, Precinct 3

1 candidate

Harris County Commissioner, District 1

2 candidates

Harris County Commissioner, District 3

2 candidates

Harris Justice of the Peace, Justice Precinct 1

1 candidate