(a) The voters of the 85th Judicial District elect a district attorney.
(b) The district attorney, with the approval of the Commissioners Court of Brazos County, may appoint the assistant district attorneys, investigators, stenographers, secretaries, clerks, and other personnel that he considers necessary to carry out the duties of the office.

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Terms Used In Texas Government Code 43.143

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.

(c) An investigator appointed by the district attorney must take the constitutional oath of office when appointed.
(d) The Commissioners Court of Brazos County may accept gifts and grants from any individual, partnership, corporation, trust, foundation, association, or political subdivision for the purpose of financing adequate and effective prosecution, crime prevention, or rehabilitation programs within the county or district that are approved by the district attorney.