Really looking forward to joining Frank, Ernie, and Celeste on Hello Houston this afternoon to talk about what works to fight violent crime in Harris County. Listen live shortly after noon here: www.houstonpublicmedia.org/shows/hello-...
Congratulations to @seanteare.bsky.social and joining his beautiful family/many others to witness his taking the oath of office to become the #HarrisCountyDistrictAttorney. I wish him all the best and look forward to working with him to implement initiatives to make our community safe!
I’m excited to share the invitation for my swearing-in ceremony at my alma mater! It has been a long journey to get to this point and I want to celebrate this moment with everyone who supported me along the way. Please make plans to join me on Saturday, Jan. 4: www.mobilize.us/seanteare/ev...
I’m excited to share the invitation for my swearing-in ceremony at my alma mater! It has been a long journey to get to this point and I want to celebrate this moment with everyone who supported me along the way. Please make plans to join me on Saturday, Jan. 4: www.mobilize.us/seanteare/ev...
Thank you to everyone who attended our Victory Fundraiser! I am overwhelmed by the support I have received this year and I can’t wait to get to work with many of you to strengthen the Harris County DA’s Office. Special thanks to Clive Markland for hosting last night's event.
Join Team Teare TOMORROW for our Victory Fundraiser! RSVP at bit.ly/teare1217
Sean Teare Announces More Key Leadership Positions Together, the team will bring in over 150 years of combined experience in legal affairs to the county’s top law enforcement agency. "I am thrilled to announce the appointment of our new leadership team. Their depth of experience and unwavering dedication to justice will be pivotal in the coming years,” said Teare. “Each member of this team has already demonstrated exceptional judgement and a profound commitment to public service. They have what it takes to make Harris County safer and fix our criminal justice system. It’s time to restore trust and integrity to the District Attorney’s Office. With their willingness and dedication, it is possible.”
Aimee Bolletino – Post-Conviction Bureau John Brewer – Special Crimes Bureau Catherine Evans – Felony Trial Bureau Cheryl Chapell – Mental Health & Diversions Bureau John Jordan – Operations Bureau Mary McFaden – Domestic Violence Bureau Tiana Sanford – Professional Development Bureau Sarah Seely – Homicide Bureau Angela Weltin – Special Victims Bureau Marc Carter – Senior Counsel Joshua Reiss – General Counsel Edison Toquica – Chief Investigator Courtney Fischer – Director of Communications
The future Harris County DA's office is taking shape, with more key leadership positions announced this week. This team brings in over 150 years of combined experience in legal affairs to the county’s top law enforcement agency.
Today, Harris County District Attorney-elect Sean Teare made the first in what will be a series of personnel announcements for his incoming administration. Teare will appoint Chandler Raine as First Assistant and Lauren Byrne as Chief of Staff for the Harris County District Attorney’s Office. These are the top two leadership posts for the office and will play a vital role in restoring the office's commitment to justice, integrity, and community safety. Together, Raine and Byrne will oversee all prosecutors, investigators, and support staff to ensure the highest standards of legal practice and ethical conduct.
"Lauren and Chandler are exceptional public servants who care deeply about the pursuit of justice and the safety of every resident in Harris County,” said District Attorney-elect Sean Teare. “Their expertise, combined with their unwavering commitment to ethical governance, will be instrumental in fulfilling our promise to support victims and survivors of crime, clear the criminal case backlog, and rebuild trust between law enforcement and the communities we serve. I am incredibly grateful they have chosen to lead our team as we work towards a brighter, more just future for all."
Chandler Raine has served as a prosecutor with the District Attorney’s Office his entire career. A graduate of the University of Texas School of Law, Raine has extensive trial and leadership experience in the Office, and has been instrumental in prosecuting numerous high-profile cases while demonstrating a passion for public service, mentorship, and ethical prosecution. Raine has served in many different roles in the Office, including as the Deputy Division Chief of the Misdemeanor Division, a member of the Vehicular Crimes Division and Call-Out Team, the Chief Prosecutor in the 209th Criminal District Court, and he currently serves as a member of the Homicide Division, handling a docket of capital murder cases. Over the last decade, Raine has lent his experience to prosecutors within the office, as well as organizations outside of the office, which is demonstrated by his teaching experience through the State Bar of Texas, the Houston Police Department’s Police Academy, internal training with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, and the Texas District and County Attorneys Association.
Lauren Byrne is a seasoned trial attorney with over 18 years of distinguished experience,14 of which were spent as a prosecutor, trying violent crimes and serving in various leadership roles. Lauren served as an Assistant District Attorney in Harris County from 2007 through 2020. She then served as an Assistant District Attorney in Fort Bend before entering private practice, where she practiced criminal defense and victim advocacy. As a prosecutor, she was assigned to numerous specialty divisions, including the Juvenile Division, Child Abuse Division, and Civil Rights Division. Over half of her career in Harris County was spent as a chief prosecutor in various felony district courts and the Domestic Violence Division, where she prosecuted Capital Murders, homicides of young children, and Intimate Partner Homicides. Lauren handled the first intimate partner violence case for the Domestic Violence High Risk Caseload when the program was initiated in Harris County.
Today, I made the first in what will be a series of personnel announcements for my incoming administration: Chandler Raine as First Assistant and Lauren Byrne as Chief of Staff.
Join Team Teare next week for our Victory Fundraiser! RSVP at bit.ly/teare1217
Thanks to City Cast Houston for having me on today's podcast to discuss my vision for the Harris County DA's office! houston.citycast.fm/podcasts/har...
Today was our first external transition team committee meeting! I joined our faith outreach committee to discuss how we can engage our coalition partners as we shape policy and community-based programs and initiatives. I'm excited to transform the DA’s office through these collaborations.
Join Team Teare next month for our Victory Fundraiser! secure.actblue.com/donate/st1217
I join our community in mourning the tragic loss of Harris County Precinct 5 deputy constable Katherine Hutson and her daughter, Kacey, who lost their lives today in a car crash. My prayers are with her family and colleagues. www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...
Thank you! Please join us in thanking our dedication HCDP volunteers and our Victory 2024 Co-chairs for the help in keeping Harris County blue! DONATE Senator Molly Cook TX Sen D-15 bit.ly/HCDP-Cook DONATE Christian Menefee County Attorney bit.ly/HCDP-Menefee DONATE Sean Teare District Attorney bit.ly/HCDP-Teare DONATE Lauren Ashley Simmons TX Rep D-146 bit.ly/HCDP-Simmons DONATE Annette Ramirez Tax Assessor-Collector bit.ly/HCDP-Ramirez
Please join us for an event in appreciation of our dedicated volunteers and our Victory 2024 Campaign Co-Chairs, December 3 at Bad Astronaut.
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Hello, Bluesky folks! Team Teare is here.
If you’re interested in getting involved with our transition team or in a role at the Harris County DA’s office, please let us know — we’d love to bring more dedicated people into this mission: seanteareforda.com/transition
