General  Information

Webb County  Attorney

The voters of Webb County, Texas, elect the Webb County  Attorney for a
4-year term. Homero Ramirez has been Webb County Attorney since 
January 1, 1997.

Key  responsibilities

Constitutional authority includes representing the State of Texas where the
State is a party.

Statutory authority and duties are numerous and are  scattered over several
volumes of laws. The primary statutory duties of the Webb  County Attorney
include the prosecution of juveniles, the representation of the  State of Texas
in involuntary commitments, and representation of the Texas  Department of
Protective and Regulatory Services in child cases involving abuse  and
neglect. Other statutory duties include the investigation and prosecution of
election violations, certain subdivision and environmental violations, and the
representation of county officials and employees in litigation, where  appropriate.

The Webb County Attorney has agreed to represent the County of Webb in
civil actions. Also, the Webb County Attorney advises the Webb County
Commissioners Court and the Administrative Boards of Judges, their
committees and boards, as requested and as needed.