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TX SB888
Bill
Status
5/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Lois Kolkhorst
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Texas Attorney General to defend state district attorneys and county attorneys in federal court lawsuits when they are sued because of their official position
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Defense is permitted only when the lawsuit relates to the enforcement of a state statute and the district or county attorney requests the Attorney General's assistance
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Amends Section 402.024 of the Government Code to add county attorneys to existing provisions covering defense of district attorneys and grand jurors
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Applies only to federal court actions filed on or after September 1, 2025; cases filed before that date remain under prior law
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Passed the Senate on April 10, 2025 (27-3) and the House on May 9, 2025 (127-10)
Legislative Description
Relating to the attorney general's defense of a district or county attorney against certain lawsuits in federal court.
Courts
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25
5/24/2025