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Sean Teare
Harris County District Attorney
By -- Apr 20, 2026
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Sean Teare serves as the Harris County District Attorney, having taken the oath of office on January 1, 2025. He succeeded Kim Ogg in leading the largest prosecutor office in Texas, responsible for prosecuting felony criminal cases across Harris County. Teare is a career prosecutor who previously led the Vehicular Crimes Division at the Harris County District Attorney office, where he handled high-profile cases involving intoxication manslaughter and vehicular homicide. As District Attorney, he oversees a staff of hundreds of prosecutors and support personnel dedicated to public safety and criminal justice in the Houston metropolitan area. His office handles tens of thousands of criminal cases annually, serving a county population of over 4.7 million residents.
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Harris County government serves over 4.7 million residents across the greater Houston area. The county provides essential services including public health, flood control, law enforcement, road infrastructure, and the justice system through its Commissioners Court and county departments.
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