The Office
Harris County’s Lawyer—the Harris County Attorney
As one of the few publicly elected County Attorneys in Texas who does strictly civil work, the Harris County Attorney’s Office is a key to efficient, honest, and responsive government at the local level. As Harris County Attorney, Vince Ryan and the Office of the County Attorney strives to be fair and impartial while representing all aspects of Harris County government, its elected and appointed officials and employees, remembering always that ultimate responsibility and loyalties are to the people of Harris County.
The Harris County Attorney’s Office provides a full spectrum of legal services to all officials and employees of Harris County, including.
- State and federal civil litigation
- Drafting and negotiating contracts
- Conducting condemnation proceedings
- Issuing County Attorney Opinions
- Collecting monies owed to Harris County
- Preparing documents for a wide range of transactions to include bond issues, Representing the State of Texas in mental health commitments and children’s protective services
- Assisting in the administration of the guardianship program, which aids the elderly and disabled who are unable to care for themselves.
The office also serves the Harris County Hospital District, the Harris County Flood Control District, the Harris County Appraisal District, the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services, and the Greater 911 Emergency Network.
