TRAVIS KOEHN TO RETIRE FROM AUSTIN CO. DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE FEB. 28

  

Longtime Austin County District Attorney Travis Koehn has announced plans to retire at the end of next month. 

Koehn issued a press release on Monday stating his intent to retire from the Austin County District Attorney’s Office, effective February 28^th.

Koehn began his career as an Assistant District Attorney in February 1982 under District Attorney Charles Houston.  Koehn served in that capacity until Houston chose not to run for re-election, leading to Koehn’s election in 1988. 

In 1989, the Texas Legislature combined the District Attorney’s Office with the Austin County Attorney’s Office, and Koehn was appointed as head of the newly created Criminal District Attorney’s Office.

Koehn retires as the longest currently-serving district attorney in the state.  

Koehn said serving in this position has been “one of the greatest honors of my life.”  He said, “I have worked hard over the years to use my position to provide stability and safety for our citizens, and to give back to a community that has always given me so much.”

Koehn thanked his support staff, local law enforcement officers, and public officials in the county and around the state, saying, “Our community is a better place because of the top-quality talent willing to dedicate their time and efforts to public service.”

Austin County First Assistant District Attorney Brandy Robinson will become acting District Attorney upon Koehn’s retirement until an appointment is made.  Koehn said he will write a letter of reference to the state recommending that Robinson be appointed to fill the remainder of his term until the next election in 2026, saying, “I have full faith and confidence that the Austin County District Attorney’s Office will continue effective prosecution under her leadership.”