U.S. Attorney Ryan Patrick takes the helm in Houston

The newly appointed U.S. attorney took his oath of office Monday in Houston, assuming the role of chief federal law enforcement officer for a swath of southeast Texas that stretches from the Louisiana border to Laredo.Ryan Patrick, 38, a private attorney, former state district court judge and son of Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick , was long considered the front-runner for the post. He is new to the federal court system, having submitted his credentials to the federal bar one week before Donald Trump