Bexar County District Attorney

Description

The Bexar County District Attorney is the chief legal officer of Bexar County. District Attorneys prosecute cases that have a state, local, or county violation of the law. District Attorneys provide legal advice for county governmental offices, and District Attorneys typically coordinate with the County Sheriff and other law enforcement agencies regarding the prosecution of crimes. District Attorneys play a significant role in setting the legal tone for the county, and also decide whether or not to prosecute a case, as well as what the specific charges will be against the accused. District Attorneys typically have the authority to decide whether or not to bring a case to a grand jury. Salary: $190,773

Application Guidelines

1) Contact the municipal city clerk or district filing location to confirm that your registered address qualifies you for the position you intend to run for, and that you meet other office specific qualifications. 2) Complete the application and fulfill any petition signature requirements or prepare a filing fee. If you have questions regarding this paperwork, the best thing to do is to call the filing office—often the City Clerk for city positions, or the district secretary's office for school boards—or (even better) schedule an appointment with them regarding any questions. Most elections offices are happy to schedule time for candidates, and it is generally understood that first time candidates will have more questions. 3) Submit the application accompanied by either the application fee or nominating papers within 108-78 days prior to the election. If you have any further questions, contact the Bexar County Elections Department at (210) 335-8683 or at http://home.bexar.org/elections/. The Texas Secretary of State's elections department is also an excellent resource for election/candidacy questions and can be reached at (512) 463-5650 or http://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/candidates/index.shtml

Submit application to:
Bexar County Elections Department, 1103 S. Frio, Ste. 100, San Antonio, Texas, 78207, US