COLDSPRING — San Jacinto County has a new Criminal District Attorney following an appointment by Gov. Greg Abbott.
Abbott has appointed former Judge Greg Magee of Point Blank to serve as the Criminal District Attorney for San Jacinto County. Magee officially assumed the office on Monday, filling the vacancy created by the resignation of former District Attorney Todd Dillon.
Magee brings decades of experience in law enforcement, the judiciary, and public service to the position. He currently practices law at the Law Office of Greg Magee and has previously served San Jacinto County as a justice of the peace, constable, and deputy sheriff. Earlier in his career, he also served as a police officer in Walker County.
In announcing the appointment, Abbott highlighted Magee's extensive record of public service and professional accomplishments.
"He is vice president and education chair of the Texas Justice Court Judges Association and is a member of the State Bar of Texas and the College of the State Bar of Texas," the Governor's announcement stated. "Additionally, he is a former director and EMT for San Jacinto County Emergency Medical Services, a former member of the San Jacinto County Historical Commission, and the Point Blank and Shepherd Water Supply Corporation Board of Directors."
Magee earned a bachelor’s degree in law enforcement and Police Science and a master’s degree in criminal justice management from Sam Houston State University before receiving his Juris Doctor from South Texas College of Law.
Following the announcement, Magee expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve.
"I am deeply honored and humbled by Gov. Greg Abbott's appointment to serve as the Criminal District Attorney for San Jacinto County," Magee said. "I sincerely thank the Governor for the confidence he has placed in me, and I am equally grateful to Senator Charles Schwertner, Representative Janis Holt, our local elected officials, and the many citizens whose encouragement and support have made this day possible."
Magee said public service has been the privilege of his life and pledged to lead the office with integrity and fairness.
"Justice requires both compassion and accountability. It demands professionalism, fairness, and respect for the rule of law," Magee said. "My commitment is to work collaboratively with law enforcement, the courts, county officials, and our community to ensure that every case is handled with integrity and every person is treated with dignity."
State Sen. Charles Schwertner, whose district includes San Jacinto County, approved the appointment after the district attorney's office became vacant following Dillon's resignation on July 6. Abbott finalized the appointment on Monday.
During his swearing-in ceremony, Magee also introduced the mission statement that will guide the Criminal District Attorney's Office:
"Seeking Justice Through Professional Prosecution."
He said the office will be guided by three core priorities:
Magee will begin serving as San Jacinto County's Criminal District Attorney on Monday.
Magee had won the March primary election against Dillon, and since there was no Democrat candidate, would have taken office in January 2027. Dillon recently has accepted a position with the Angelina County District Attorney’s Office.
