Tex. Government Code § 43.143: 85TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.

(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.

(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.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.