Sec. 45.270. MONTGOMERY COUNTY

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(a) The county attorney of Montgomery County, or the county attorney's assistants, shall represent the state, Montgomery County, and the officials of the county in all civil matters pending before a court of Montgomery County or any other court.
(b) The county attorney has the powers, duties, and privileges in Montgomery County relating to:
(1) civil commitment matters under Subtitle C, Title 7, Health and Safety Code;
(2) juvenile matters, including proceedings under Title 3, Family Code;
(3) child protective services; and
(4) protective orders under Title 4, Family Code.
(c) Notwithstanding Subsection (a), the commissioners court in Montgomery County may retain independent counsel in any civil matter.

Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 821 , Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.

                    
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