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Tex. Government Code § 43.163

This is the official text of Tex. Government Code § 43.163, part of Texas’s Government Code — covers the structure and operation of Texas state and local government.

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§ 43.163.

Official statutory text

Sec. 43.163. 173RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT. (a) The voters of Henderson County elect a district attorney for the 173rd Judicial District who represents the state in all cases in the district courts having jurisdiction in that county.

(b) The district attorney, with the approval of the Commissioners Court of Henderson County, may appoint assistants, investigators, and office personnel as he considers necessary.

(c) An investigator appointed by the district attorney must take the constitutional oath of office when appointed.

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