H.B. No. 1845 amends the Local Government Code to expand the permissible uses of funds from the rural prosecutor's office salary assistance grant program. Specifically, it allows grant money to be used not only to increase the salary of an assistant attorney or an investigator but also to include a paralegal or a victim assistance coordinator. Additionally, the funds can still be used to hire additional staff for the prosecutor's office.

The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, providing rural prosecutor's offices with greater flexibility in utilizing grant funds to enhance their staffing and support capabilities. This change aims to improve the effectiveness of legal services in rural areas by allowing for a broader range of personnel to be compensated through these grants.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Local Government Code 130.913 (Local Government Code 130)
House Committee Report: Local Government Code 130.913 (Local Government Code 130)
Engrossed: Local Government Code 130.913 (Local Government Code 130)