I’ve been a criminal prosecutor for my entire career and work very closely with the sheriff. I’ve known Larry professionally for most of my career. I am not endorsing a friend. I am endorsing the person I would like to see as the next Sheriff from the perspective of how it will affect my office. I wouldn’t endorse anyone unless I truly believe in their character and I am basing my decision on my personal experience as a prosecutor working with Larry on felony cases for many years. He will lead with integrity and honesty and will be a team player.

Larry, because of all he’s done, commands respect. Popularity won’t save the day. It needs to be respect. No rule prohibits a DA from endorsing a candidate, and you don’t want to make an enemy of someone. It is pretty unusual to do this, but [216th District Attorney] Lucy and I thought it was important to let our thoughts be known.

We have two candidates that say they have experience. A person can be anywhere for a period of time and say I have “experience” but you have to look deeper into what that “experience” entails and look at what someone has done over their career and the job knowledge a person has acquired.

I know personally that Larry graduated from one of the most intense and demanding law enforcement academies in the country.
I know personally Larry was assigned as a Trooper keeping our highways safe through traffic enforcement and also seeking out criminals utilizing our highways moving from place to...

My name is James "Charlie" Hicks. My Law Enforcement background includes former Kerr County Precinct 2 Constable, Interim Kerr County Sheriff and Chief Deputy, Head of Kerr County Sheriffs Office's Special Operations Unit, Bandera County Sheriff Chief Deputy, and Chief of Police for the City of Bandera.

I have known Larry for over 20 years. I have worked many Narcotic Cases with him throughout that tenure. I know Larry to be very professional, his integrity is beyond reproach and I strongly endorse him as our next Kerr County Sheriff.

Both my wife Pam Hicks and I have worked many...

I have lived in Kerr County for 40 years and have been in law enforcement for 31 years. As a retired Texas Department of Public Safety Criminal Law Enforcement Lieutenant and 216^th Judicial District Task Force Commander, I had the opportunity to work with retired DPS Special Agent Larry Leitha. I have always found Larry to be a proven law enforcement professional. Larry is experienced in working all levels of law enforcement and has filed successful cases at all levels of the judicial system. Larry has proven to be a successful law enforcement officer throughout his long career. Larry has been incredibly involved in...

I would like to publicly endorse Larry Leitha as Sheriff for Kerr County. I have known Larry for more than twenty years as his Captain and then as Deputy Commander over the Texas DPS Narcotics Service. Having supervised Larry for many years, it was clear that Larry always presented himself as a professional investigator who worked exceedingly well with other law enforcement agencies. Larry's skills as an accomplished investigator combined with his extraordinary interpersonal skills make Larry the clear choice for Sheriff in Kerr County. I would strongly endorse everyone to vote for Larry Leitha for Sheriff.

As a retired Texas Department of Public Safety Criminal Investigations Division (CID) Major for the South-Central Region (Region 6) I am proud and honored to support retired CID Special Agent Larry Leitha for Kerr County Sheriff. Larry worked under my command for eight years where he was specifically assigned to narcotics investigations. During his assignment Larry demonstrated a great level of professionalism, skill and knowledge about his duties and was always ready and available to assist anyone in need.

Several important qualities in law enforcement we must always keep and honor are integrity, leadership and transparency, as...

My name is Earl Heath. I am a retired DPS Lieutenant with 32 years of law enforcement service. Currently employed as Chief Deputy Sheriff of LaSalle County, I understand the challenging demands on a county Sheriff. I have known Larry L. Leitha for 31 years and I trust him, respect his judgement, and I know his integrity to be above reproach.

Coming from the small community of Center Point, Tx Larry's ability to communicate with folks in a friendly manner developed before he was a Deputy Sheriff. He always approaches any situation with an open mind. When confronted with a bad situation he chooses appropriate solutions that...

With the retirement of our great Sheriff, Rusty Hierholzer, it is important we elect a new Sheriff with a vast array of law enforcement experience, a Sheriff who can make decisive decisions, and whose only agenda is to continue to serve and protect all the citizens of Kerr County. Join me in voting for Larry Leitha for Sheriff so he can become a part of the outstanding men and women of law enforcement we have grown to appreciate in Kerr County.

I have known Larry for 25 years. We worked together in DPS for 15 years and another 10 years while he was still in DPS and I was Sheriff.

He upholds the highest standards of professional conduct and respects the constitutional rights of individuals. He is experienced at all levels of law enforcement, from local to state and federal, including work with the FBI, US Marshals, and DEA. I have worked with Larry, taking on dangerous career criminals like drug traffickers. He is the best person to keep our neighbors in Kerr County safe. Larry and I will work side by side to work together the citizens of our region.

I have been the LaSalle County Sheriff for 8 years. I have been in Law Enforcement for 40 years. I had the opportunity to work with Larry Leitha for 30 years while he was a Medina County Deputy, Devine Police Department Sergeant, DPS Trooper and DPS Special Agent. I have always known Larry to conduct himself in a professional manner. He has also been a team player. I have called upon him for advice in many cases.

I have first-hand knowledge of the experience, dedication, qualifications and leadership that it takes to be a successful Sheriff. I believe Larry possesses all these skills and therefore I am enthusiastically endorsing...

I was employed with DPS for 30 years and retired as Lieutenant. I ran for the office of Constable Pct. 4 in Kendall County and am now serving in that capacity. I have been serving the citizens of Texas for over 34 years in law enforcement. I was stationed in Kerrville from 2000 to 2012 with DPS as an investigator, alongside Larry Leitha. During that 12 years, I was able to work with and observe Larry’s work ethic and professionalism. Larry is one of the hardest working officers I have ever been around. Larry’s hard work paid off in cases made against high profile drug dealers, making the streets of Texas more secure. Larry is now...

It is without hesitation for any reason that I am endorsing Larry Leitha for the Office of Sheriff of Kerr County. The good people of Kerr County will be well served with Larry at the helm and guiding the Sheriff’s Department in the business of protecting Kerr County citizens. I have been an attorney for over 37 years, almost 15 of which I served as the elected District Attorney for Medina, Uvalde and Real counties before retirement. I have come to know Larry as a man of integrity without which you simply cannot have a law enforcement agency function successfully and without controversy. Larry demands respect, knows the rules and is...

In my 31 years in law enforcement, 27 as a Texas Game Warden, I have met numerous fellow law enforcement officers and professionals. I have known Larry professionally and personally for 12 years, being introduced by Sgt. Chris Lalonde (DPS retired), when I was the Captain Game Warden here in Kerrville. Since our introduction, I have been privileged to work with Larry and have always been impressed with his commitment and the knowledge he provides to any situation. His experience with all levels of law enforcement, including local, state, and federal agencies give him a unique perspective as to all facets of the law enforcement...