The county official most directly responsible for providing public safety is the

county commissioner
county commissioner
tax commissioner
sheriff
mayor

one of the main reasons was definitely slavery. back in 1861, republican abraham lincoln was elected and ended up being a major influence in the slavery business. slavery greatly affected the texas economy because back in 1845 during the annexation of texas, slaves became a big part of the texas population. many texans that were in favor of the secession influenced groups through party ties.

it maybe, we dont know. however lucky the lipercon seams guilty