Puryear to run for DA - Hays Free Press

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Staff Report on December 15, 2021

Puryear to run for DA

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David Puryear

DRIFTWOOD – David Puryear, an experienced former prosecutor and judge, today announced his campaign for Hays County Criminal District Attorney. For nearly four decades, Puryear has built a proven record of dedicated public service at the trial and appellate levels, giving him an unrivaled understanding of, and experience in, the criminal justice system.

“I am running for Hays County Criminal District Attorney because our rapidly growing co...

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