The county's top lawman.

Duties include:

• Providing security for the operation of county and district courts.
• Enforcing traffic laws, other county ordinances and other state laws.
• Service of process.
• Criminal investigation.
• Conducting sales of seized and unclaimed properties.
• Accepting bail for prisoners in his custody.
• Taking charge of and responsibility for the county jail and prisoners.

Information provided by Texas Association of Counties