What is the difference between the City Attorney and the District Attorney?

The City Attorney is appointed by the Victoria City Council. The attorneys in the office provide legal advice and services to the City Council, its officials, departments, employees, boards, and commissions. The City Attorney enforces the City’s municipal codes. The District Attorney is an elected official who investigates and prosecutes criminal activities throughout Victoria County.

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1. Where is your office located and what is your mailing address?
2. Is the Mayor’s office in City Hall?
3. How can I speak to Council?
4. I need help with a legal issue. Can the City Attorney help me?
5. How can I get a copy of the City of Victoria Municipal Code?
6. Can the City’s Municipal Code be changed?
7. Can I make changes to City Code?
8. What does the prosecuting attorney do?
9. Does the prosecutor represent me in Court?
10. How can I get information about a citation I received or information about my court case?
11. How can I file a claim against the City?
12. Who do I call to report a possible crime or City code violation?
13. What is the difference between the City Attorney and the District Attorney?