County of Harris v. Crooker

In 1866 the Legislature passed, and the Governor approved, “An Act to organize and define the powers of a Court of Criminal Jurisdiction for the Counties of Galveston and Harris, and to prescribe the duties thereof.” This was a comprehensive measure, containing every essential element necessary to the erection, organization and operation of a court of the character named. The district was defined, jurisdiction prescribed, and an organization consisting of a District Judge, District Attorney, and District Clerk was provided for, and the compensation and salaries of these officers fixed. 5…