LEGAL · TX · 2001-2008
Chuck Rosenthal
Harris County DA · Republican · Texas
On the record
Resigned Feb 2008 amid email + drug scandal
SEVERITY · RESIGNED
Background
Between 2001 and 2008, Chuck Rosenthal held the Harris County DA of Houston seat in Texas, a 7-year tenure. Took office after Johnny Holmes; succeeded by Pat Lykos. Departure context: Resigned Feb 2008 amid email + drug scandal. Same-year political environment (2001): Governor Rick Perry; Attorney General John Cornyn; Secretary of State George W. Bush appointee chain (multiple).
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Others who held this office in Texas
- Sean Teare (2025-present)
- Kim Ogg (2017-2025)
- Devon Anderson (2013-2017)
- Mike Anderson (2013-2013)
- Pat Lykos (2009-2013)
- Johnny Holmes (1979-2001)