Opinion No.

Honorable Mike Driscoll Harris County Attorney 1001 Preston, Suite 634 Houston, Texas 77002

Re: Whether a commissioners court may appoint a licensed attorney to advise the sheriff or an individual commissioner (RQ-1774)

Dear Mr. Driscoll:

You have requested our opinion as to whether the commissioners court of Harris County is authorized to create a position to be filled by a licensed attorney to be appointed or employed by an individual member of the commissioners court or the sheriff for the purpose of giving legal advice to the individual member, the commissioners court and/or the sheriff…