The Harris County Attorney's Office
The Harris County Attorney's Office represents the County, its departments, elected and appointed officials, and employees in all civil matters that involve county business. Our Office also represents the Harris County Hospital District, the Harris County Flood Control District, the Harris County Appraisal Review Board, and the Greater 911 Emergency Network, which are separate legal entities.
Hurricane Harvey Flood victims: Know your rights
The recent floods in the Harris County area have been a nightmare for many families struggling to clean up the mess and have repairs made. Click here for tips for flood victims who rent their apartments or homes. Click here for advice to homeowners about signing contracts to repair their homes. Email us at flood@cao.hctx.net or call us at 713-755-6065 if you have questions.
Criminal justice reform in harris county
The Budget Management Department prepared a report describing criminal justice reforms implemented by Harris County. Click here to read the full report.
The Harris County Law Library is a public law library that serves the legal information needs of self-represented litigants, legal professionals, and govern-mental officials.
Presentations Our Office provides speakers on a wide variety of topics to homeowners associations, civic clubs, professional organizations, community centers, and senior citizens groups
Our Office is responsible for protecting citizens from the worst polluters by working with companies to bring their operations into compliance with environmental regulations.
Internships Our Office provides internship opportunities for all levels of law school students, for paralegal externs, and for students considering attending law school
Our Office investigates game rooms, spas and other notorious locations where habitual criminal activity takes place to rid neighborhoods of these nuisances.
Case Watch Assistant Harris County Attorneys work on a lot of cases. Click here for the latest news on matters our lawyers are handling or following.
Our Office, in partnership with non-profits and businesses, hosts Continuing Legal Education seminars for legal professionals in Harris County and throughout Texas.
Consumer Protection Our Office can take action against businesses that engage in deceptive practices. Click here for tips on how to avoid consumer scams.