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TX SB997

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

Robert Nichols

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a new district attorney office for the 273rd Judicial District, to be elected by voters of Sabine County

  • Removes Sabine County from the 1st Judicial District attorney's jurisdiction, leaving only San Augustine County under that office

  • Adds the 273rd Judicial District to the list of state prosecutors subject to Chapter 46 of the Government Code

  • The new 273rd Judicial District attorney position will appear on primary and general election ballots in 2028

  • Takes effect January 1, 2029

Legislative Description

Relating to the duties of the district attorney for the 1st Judicial District and the creation of the office of district attorney for the 273rd Judicial District.

Courts

Last Action

Referred to Jurisprudence

2/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Jurisprudence2/13/2025

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